Project Controls Specialist II

Mission

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high‑hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.

Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large‑scale, high‑hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.)

• MSTS offers competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support the Enterprise Infrastructure Programs (EIP) organization. The primary assignment will be Project Controls support for the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) facility operations at the Device Assembly Facility (DAF). This position will also support other functional Project Controls processes and system improvement initiatives as defined by management.

• Provide cost and schedule support as part of a centralized Project Controls organization.
• Support the development and execution of project and functional planning.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor performance baselines, including the change control process.
• Export, format, and evaluate data to support project deliverables and management needs.
• Work on large and small teams to identify issues and provide viable solutions.
• Develop and implement project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Ensure proper Work Authorizations are approved prior to execution of project scope.
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance‑reporting database.
• Ensure Earned Value Management process compliance.
• Contribute to project estimate development and incorporation into the P6 schedule.
• Learn functionality of new or updated project controls system.
• Create and monitor use of project charge numbers.
• Work with project manager to develop and process baseline change requests (BCRs).
• Allocate and monitor project funding.
• Work with Control Account Managers to develop variance analysis and track corrective actions.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Math or Business‑related field and at least 2 years of professional level experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Preferred knowledge in data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, innovation, collaboration, communication, and adaptability.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Deltek Cobra (or similar system), Primavera P6 (or similar system), and Oracle ERP (or similar system).
• Advanced MS Excel skills desired.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data with minimal errors.
• Communication and organization skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Proficiency in the following processes and tool sets:
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development.
• Work Authorization process.
• Primavera P6 schedule development and execution process.
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance‑reporting database.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
• Estimating processes and techniques.
• Application System processes.
• Opening and closing of charge numbers in the accounting system.
• Change Control process, including client supporting data.
• Baseline development, control, and reporting.
• Funds…