Principal Earned Value Specialist

If you like solving complex EVM issues using your deep analytical skills , this is the opportunity for you! As a Principal Earned Value Management Specialist, you will provide Earned Value Management implementation support to ensure compliance with all government requirements. You will develop standard formats, conduct EVM training to develop EVM skills, and provide EVM oversight to establish program management ownership of program performance data. You will lead data analytics and advise leadership on areas to improve business performance. You will also support the Program Finance leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities to ongoing cross department continuous improvement, problem solving, project implementation, training, and governance efforts.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities:

This role will be hired within the Corporate EVMS Compliance Department and will ensure SNC has the appropriate procedures, technology, and training to support compliant bidding, planning, execution, and surveillance activities for materials and major / minor subcontracts.

Partner with Engineering & Operations to implement the procedure, training, and technology requirements to ensure vertical integration and quantifiable back up data for the following:

• High Value, Critical, and Low Value Material,
• System, Subsystem, and Manufacturing Orders
• Development Materials
• Maintenance and Spares Materials
• Tooling and Equipment
• Modification Materials
• Production Materials
• Other Purchased Goods

Partner with Operations to implement the procedure, training, and technology requirements to ensure borrow/payback, residual, and excess material are accurately planned and forecasted in the performance measurement baseline and estimate at complete.

Partner with Accounting to implement the procedure, training, and technology requirements to ensure ACWP, Accruals, and Estimated Actuals are aligned with performance taken for material items.

Partner with Subcontract Management to implement the procedure, training, and technology requirements for planning, scheduling, budgeting, work authorization, cost accumulation, measuring progress, and performance reporting for all work effort that subcontractors are performing on earned value programs.

Partner with Proposal Management, Program Management, Business Operations, and Subcontract Management to develop and implement the procedure and training on EVMS flow down requirements, including IBRs, cost and schedule reporting, and EVMS surveillance activities.

Ensure that the corporate procedures, training, and technology related to material and subcontract cost, schedule, and performance measurement are relevant, effective, and efficient.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in business, or a related field and typically 14+ years of related work experience.
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• A proven background and competency in Earned Value Management
• Strong understanding of material and contractual requirements and how they impact the EVM process.
• Ability to develop effective EVM procedures, training, and work instructions relative to regulatory standards and internal processes
• Apply Earned Value Management concepts in working with federal government contracts, budget process, and fund management
• Capability to perform in depth earned value data analysis, inclusive of data quality checks and CDRL/SDRL (IPMR, CFSR, CSDR, etc.) review
• Advanced skills in Earned Value Management software (Deltek Cobra), and familiarity with scheduling software (MS Project) and self service analytics (PowerBI)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks leading to on time delivery while meeting quality expectations
• Ability to support tool evaluations, process integrations, and testing of system changes
• Ability to develop and recommend cost and schedule management solutions relative to contract requirements
• Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships
• Develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions
• EVP Certification
• Experience in Earned Value validation or re-validation
• Experience in successful completion of Program IBRs, JSRs and Internal Surveillances (to include completion of actions items), inclusive of training or coaching Control Account Managers and program teams
• Foundational understanding of Program Management processes
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Support the development and delivery of key employee training to include new employee onboarding, continuous education curriculum, and certification testing

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.