Project Controls Engineer

Job Qualifications

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Project Controls, Scheduling

GDIT is looking for a talented and experienced Project Controls Engineer who can lead the development and management of the program master schedule for a large complex program. The role will drive operational and financial efficiency and execution excellence, partnering with Program, Production, Technical, and functional managers to achieve program success.

• Schedule Management: responsible for establishing and maintaining the overall schedule baseline and IMS of the program; collaborate with program schedulers to enable effective schedule performance management across all contractual areas; responsible for contributing to deliverable/CDRL submission performance.
• Cost Management: assist in developing and maintaining the overall cost baseline of the program through the IMS; generate routine estimate at completion forecast; collaborate with the program financial analyst to enable effective cost performance management, analysis, reporting and deliver both program and corporate financial performance.
• Risk Management:
  
  collaborate with the risk management team to maintain the risk register and program management reserves.
• PMO Management: communicate and collaborate with local and corporate functional managers to enable strong program performance; enable integration of all functional support into program meetings and processes; develop customer and company briefings, program management reviews and monthly management reviews; lead and manage proposal and pricing initiatives including change proposals, pricing strategies and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development.
• Maintain program management excellence: customer relationships, supplier relationships, technical execution, schedule, risk and quality management, financial performance; proactively implement return-to-green plans; promote technology insertion, innovation, and continuous improvement through best practices, tools and methodologies in schedule management.
• Build a culture aligned with GDIT values of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment; foster a community of diversity and inclusion and develop an environment of proactive, transparent communication and collaboration.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of project controls / project management experience.
• Hands‑on experience managing and controlling program scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality on significant programs.
• Business management acumen with ability to proactively manage financial and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with earned value management and Six Sigma principles and practices.
• Leadership qualities that enable employee engagement, professional development, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability and overall program performance.
• Ability to develop integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 with complete schedule logic and resource loading.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher.
• Preferred:
  Proficiency with Power BI, Excel Power Query and macros.

Type of

Requisition :
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other

Required:

None
Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution

Skills:

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Project Controls, Scheduling

Certifications:

None

Experience:

4+ years of related experience
US Citizenship

Required:

Yes
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:

USA ME Bath
Additional Work Locations:
None

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Support:
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Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay and paid time off.
Community:
Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. Actual compensation will be based on experience, geographic location and contractual requirements.

Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans