Business Analyst Fellow Advisor

Business Analyst Fellow Advisor – Project Controls & Financial Advisory

Salary: $120/hr – $130/hr

Location: Aiken, SC (Savannah River Site) – Onsite / Limited Telework as Approved

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: Full-time (up to 40 hours/week; may include part-time or telework as approved)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

• Minimum 20+ years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, planning & scheduling, or related advisory roles
• Extensive experience providing strategic advisory support for highly complex projects or programs
• Demonstrated expertise in project baseline development, including schedules, WBS, and spend plans
• Proven leadership in project controls, financial analysis, and planning & scheduling systems
• Experience advising senior and executive-level management within large, complex organizations

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate these qualifications will not be considered.

The Business Analyst Fellow Advisor serves as a senior‑most financial and project controls subject matter expert, providing strategic advisory leadership across SRNS programs. This role strengthens project execution, financial integrity, and decision‑making for high‑visibility DOE nuclear missions by guiding project controls organizations, mentoring senior analysts, and advising executive leadership on cost, schedule, and performance risk.

• Provide strategic advisory support for highly complex Project Controls, Financial Analysis, and Planning & Scheduling activities
• Develop, implement, and direct total project or program controls efforts across major work scopes
• Lead development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, WBS structures, and spend plans
• Innovate advanced project control and financial analysis methodologies, including system enhancements
• Provide expert oversight of cost and schedule variance analysis and corrective action planning
• Maintain expert‑level knowledge of SRNS Site Business Systems and recommend performance improvements
• Provide technical and administrative leadership, mentoring, and coaching to:
  • Project Controls Analysts
  • Financial Analysts
  • Planning & Scheduling specialists
• Develop and deliver advanced training programs in:
  • Project Controls
  • Financial Controls
  • Planning & Scheduling systems and methodologies
• Prepare and present complex financial and project performance information to senior and executive SRNS leadership
• Conduct highly complex, cross‑disciplinary financial and technical analyses to support milestone achievement
• Perform risk analysis and provide advisory decision support for corrective actions and priority setting
• Act as a trusted business and financial advisor to project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders

• Master’s degree in business, construction management, technical, or engineering discipline + 17 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline + 21 years of experience
• Associate degree + 23 years of experience
• High School Diploma + 24 years of relevant experience

• 20+ years in project controls, financial analysis, or planning & scheduling
• Expert proficiency with automated cost management, scheduling, estimating, and financial systems
• Extensive experience supporting complex, multi‑project environments
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and executive‑level advisory experience

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance
• Active clearance not required at time of hire
• Subcontractor must maintain active eFOCI registration and Facility Clearance

• Nuclear industry experience (DOE complex experience strongly preferred)
• Project controls, project management, and construction experience
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Executive‑level presentation and communication skills
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and strategic advisory capabilities

• Onsite work expected; limited telework may be approved
• Travel required:
  
  Minimum one (1) week per month if non‑local
• Local candidates expected to work onsite
• Estimated annual travel funding: $40,000 (if applicable)

At COMPA, we build careers—not just contracts. For over 30 years, COMPA has supported DOE and national security missions by delivering exceptional technical and advisory talent. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to make a direct impact on some of the nation’s most critical nuclear programs.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note:

COMPA’s policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from specific positions.