Project Controls Specialist - NSS
On-siteNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules for the COSMIC contract, preparing baseline documents and assessing impacts to the critical path. Analyze change orders and Task Order revisions for cost and schedule impacts while monitoring deviations to develop corrective action plans. Prepare Cost Status Reports and labor cost data in collaboration with Project Management and Accounting, then verify physical progress through jobsite walks. Maintain accurate resource-load schedules and project closeout documentation to capture historical data. Support Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and cost tracking activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting. Requires a Bachelor's degree, three years of project planning experience, proficiency in Maximo and Microsoft Office, and a valid driver's license. Based at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana with occasional site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three (3) or more years of experience as a Project Planner/Scheduler
- Experience with tactical and strategic planning
- Experience using Project Management software
- Experience developing and publishing project schedules and resource allocation schedules
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard business software
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think independently while managing multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain required NASA site access and credentials
- Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Federal and NASA regulations and procedures
- Experience with Maximo
- Experience maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and communications
- Experience preparing and presenting project information to diverse audiences
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