Business Analyst - Senior Advisor

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Business Analyst - Senior Advisor in Aiken, SC.

DUTIES:

Responsible for performing as the Senior Advisor to senior DOE/NNSA Management for the
execution, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls,
financial analysis or estimating applications. Also responsible for providing leadership and advise to
management that enables the capability to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, financial analysis
and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
* Responsible for providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex Project
Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a
project or program.
* Under Limited direction develops, implements and directs the total financial / project /program
scopes *Provides strategic advice to management towards execution of plans.
* Develop Life Cycle scope, cost and schedule estimates for projects consistent with DOE/NNSA
funding guidance, project scope.
* Ensure projects/funding are managed in accordance with the DOE requirements.
* Establish and monitor productivity improvement goals and implementation plans by evaluating
DOE/NNSA reviews and audit, assigning sponsors and tracking process.
* Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans,
milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans.
* Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provides advise
pertaining to potential improvements.
* Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/P&S systems and
methods.
* Leads, prepares and presents financial/project information in appropriate format to
Senior/Executive SRNS management.
* Leads project cost reviews / schedule meetings
* Regularly provides functional guidance to subordinates in the development of highly complex
multi-project integrated program/project analysis and problem solving
* Act as the primary SRNS interface with DOE-SR and DOE-HQ on technical and financial
initiatives. Responsible for assuring award fee items are resolved within allotted time.
* Initiate and deliver concise and accurate oral and written presentations to internal and external customers on project status, changes and alternative approaches.
* Act as a business/financial advisor to assigned financial/project management teams, peers, less
experienced financial/project managers and SRS senior management, as well as external
customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education:
A Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 12
years of practical experience. Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in business / construction management /
technical / engineering or a related area and 15 years of practical experience would be considered
equivalent. An Associate's degree and 17 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A
high school diploma and 20 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills:
Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated
accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An
active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.
A minimum of 4 years creating Analytics and Reports for Projects, including Schedule, Cost, Estimating,
and Construction. A strong knowledge of Power BI or Tableau, Primavera P6, and Hexagon SmartPlant /
Smart Construction is encouraged.