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Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for senior project controller (Direct Hire) position at our office in Aiken, SC.  Please submit resumes via the web page link below.  

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve^®) is a nationally-recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation’s security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

Job Description

The position encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities across program support, earned value management, budget formulation, budget execution, and comprehensive audit support. The primary focus is to ensure effective project and financial oversight, foster robust collaboration among stakeholders, and uphold strict adherence to regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Program Support

• Facilitate the coordination, preparation, and submission of critical program documents, including Performance Baseline Incentives, Statements of Work, and Annual DOE-HQ Reports.
• Coordinate and manage program requests, ensuring accuracy and maintaining an organized electronic filing system for efficient information access and compliance.

Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Analyze project cost, schedule, and performance data to calculate key EVM metrics, such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Prepare and deliver monthly subcontractor feedback reports incorporating EVM metrics, variance analyses, and high-level project status updates to support informed decision-making.

Budget Formulation & Execution

Budget Formulation

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of budget requests for current and upcoming fiscal years, ensuring alignment of financial plans with organizational priorities.
• Engage with program managers and executives to identify funding requirements, resource needs, and strategic program objectives.
• Develop comprehensive budget justification packages, including detailed narratives, cost estimates, variance explanations, and impact assessments for submission to leadership and oversight entities.
• Participate in key budget formulation exercises, such as the President’s Budget Request, by crafting detailed reports and supporting documentation, including annual accomplishments, program impacts, and areas of concern.
• Gather and format presentation materials to effectively communicate budgetary needs, milestones, and progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation to support accountability and audit readiness.

Budget Execution

• Oversee the allocation, distribution, and expenditure of financial resources, ensuring strict compliance with approved budgets and organizational policies.
• Monitor actual spending against budgeted amounts to identify variances and ensure alignment with financial plans.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to address funding needs, summarize financial performance, and recommend actionable solutions for any deviations.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive financial reports, summary analyses, and variance assessments for leadership review.
• Assist in the submission of mandatory budget execution drills in line with regulatory or organizational requirements.
• Regularly participate in meetings to provide performance insights, address spending discrepancies, and propose corrective actions to mitigate financial risks or inefficiencies.

Audit Support

KPMG Annual Audit

• Manage and oversee annual KPMG audit requests, ensuring timely submission of accurate and complete documentation.
• Coordinate and prepare detailed materials, such as year-over-year program activity updates, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) dictionary, basis of estimates, critical assumptions, and walkthrough presentations.
• Conduct final reviews of requested documents to confirm quality, compliance, and alignment with audit standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and the audit team, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution of all inquiries.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive tracking system to monitor audit request statuses and ensure accountability throughout the audit process.
• Deliver insightful risk assessments with a focus on implementing effective tracking measures and mitigating potential challenges.

OIG/GAO Audits

• Prepare and review audit deliverables, including responses to inquiries, supporting documentation, and detailed process explanations, to ensure compliance with OIG and GAO standards.
• Collaborate with program managers to effectively address auditor questions and clarify operations, processes, and methodologies.
• Manage a robust tracking system to monitor audit progress, deliverables, and deadlines, ensuring streamlined communication and adherence to timelines.
• Facilitate audit briefings and meetings to provide updates, address concerns, and outline corrective actions as needed.

Job Requirements

To qualify for this position, candidate must meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma required, B.S. Degree in Business or another related field preferred
• 10+ years of project controls experience for commercial or government projects with success managing multiple project budgets/baselines greater than $100M
• Must have design and cost experience such as cost estimating, earned value management, scheduling, and government accounting system experience
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Cost Variance experience
• Experience in Primavera P6
• Must be at an expert level of MS Excel (advanced level is preferred), and an intermediate level of MS Access and MS Word.
• It is preferred the candidate has experience with large Department of Energy capital asset projects
• Per government contracts candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work in groups and lead group projects
• The position demands strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, coupled with expertise in financial management, compliance standards, and audit coordination. The ability to work collaboratively while possessing a proactive approach to problem-solving and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be capable of learning and executing programming/application development on the InVizion Analyzer software program in support of DOE client

Desired Experience:

• DOE EM Mission Program experience over 10 years
• Experience or knowledge in implementing and designing Access applications
• High level of experience or knowledge in implementing and designing SQL and Access applications
• Experience or knowledge developing and designing applications using Visual Basic Applications in Excel
• Experience or knowledge manipulating large amounts of data from multiple streams to produce coherent integrated schedules and databases
• Experience in risk management of a DOE capital asset project and/or DOE program

Duration:
Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits

Pro2Serve’s benefits package was carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• 11 Holidays

Pay Rate:
Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Aiken, SC area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database.  We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.