Project Controls Specialists - Oak Ridge, TN & Piketon, OH

Project Controls Specialist - Mid-to-Senior Level

Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level |
Location: Piketon, OH or Oak Ridge, TN (100% Onsite)

PSI is seeking an experienced Q‑Cleared Project Controls Specialist/Engineer to lead complex DOE programs and task orders. This is a high‑impact role for a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in cost and schedule management and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). You will take direct ownership of both cost and schedule functions in an EVMS‑compliant environment, managing programs exceeding $50M with advanced proficiency in industry‑standard tools and methodologies.

• Lead and execute integrated project controls functions including cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and performance reporting
• Establish and manage cost baselines and budgets with precision and accountability
• Develop and conduct comprehensive EVMS analysis including Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Prepare and deliver monthly project performance reports, corrective action plans, and executive‑level briefings
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and critical path method (CPM) analysis, identifying key drivers, float trends, and potential impacts using advanced schedule health metrics (DCMA 14‑point assessment)
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate integration of scope, schedule, and cost data
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, promoting best practices and professional development
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) with full traceability to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Control Accounts

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Project Management, or related technical field with 10+ years of progressively responsible project controls experience (or equivalent 15+ years of experience without degree)
• Active DOE Q clearance (or inactive clearance eligible for rapid reactivation within two years of most recent background investigation)
• 10+ years of direct project controls experience with ownership of both cost and schedule functions in EVMS‑compliant environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting DOE or federal programs exceeding $50M
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource‑loaded scheduling and critical path analysis
• Minimum 3+ years of active hands‑on experience with Deltek Cobra for EVMS cost processing, variance analysis, and EAC development
• Direct experience (3+ years) supporting ANSI/EIA-748 compliance EVMS systems with proven expertise producing CPR reports (formats 1‑5), monthly variance analysis reports (VARs), and Estimate at Completion using multiple methodologies
• Direct experience supporting Control Account Managers (CAMs)
• Strong working knowledge of actuals reconciliation with accounting systems and labor, material, and subcontract cost tracking
• Demonstrated experience integrating P6 schedules with Cobra cost data

• Extensive knowledge of DOE programs, projects, and organizational structures
• Experience with additional project controls tools and methodologies
• Background in nuclear engineering or related technical disciplines
• Professional certifications in project management (PMP, EVMS, or similar)

Required: Active DOE Q clearance. Candidates with an inactive Q clearance will be considered if their most recent background investigation was completed within the past two years or if they are immediately eligible for Q reactivation without full reinvestigation.

• Competitive Compensation
• Immediate Vesting
• Simplified Employee Pension IRA (SEP‑IRA) Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance (including two HSA‑compatible plans)
• Vision and Dental Coverage Options
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
• 24/7 Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program

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