Project Controls Specialist - Nss

PROJECT CONTROLS SPECIALIST - NSS at Chugach Government Solutions, LLC

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Project Controls candidate to join our Engineering Services Department team at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, Louisiana. The ideal candidate is responsible for planning, resource management, and scheduling of all work on the COSMIC contract, participates in cross‑functional team meetings to develop scope delivery and coordinates across multiple disciplines to achieve the plans. Designs project/program/core requirements schedules of data in all project life cycles.

Schedules and maintains knowledge of all key project milestones. Administers projects from conceptualization to implementation and evaluates all issues.

• Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams and for integration into a master schedule.
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near‑critical activities, reporting findings to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the development of alternate methods for corrective action.
• Analyze change orders/revisions to Task Orders for cost and schedule impacts.
• Resource‑load schedules and work with Project Managers to status and perform job‑site walks to verify physical progress of scheduled activities as needed.
• Prepare cost status reports and update as required through the project life cycle.
• Report labor and cost in collaboration with project management and accounting for accrual and month‑end reporting.
• At the completion of a project, prepare project closeout to record the project’s data for historical information and use.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Maximo workflow.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) or more years as a Project Planner/Scheduler professional.
• Experience working with tactical and strategic planning.
• Experience working with Project Management software.
• Experience publishing Project schedules and resource allocation schedules, enabling consistent high, on‑time delivery of requirements.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
• Must have the ability to communicate in the English language, both verbally and written, in a clear and effective manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screen test.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Knowledge of Federal and NASA regulations and procedures preferred.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of sensitive material and communications.
• Proficient in standard business office software.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects.
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgement, diplomacy, and professional demeanor.
• Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups.
• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to take direction.

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email

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