Senior Business Analyst - Planner / Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Business Analyst - Planner / Scheduler to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken,SC.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include, but are not limited to :

• Responsible for organizing, developing, analyzing, and maintaining project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications required to monitor established objectives, and to prepare status and management reports that identify variances in the work execution strategy and recommend solutions,
• Provide management with the capability of maintaining cost and schedule control throughout the life cycle of a complex project or work activity,
• Develop, analyze, implement, and maintain all complex divisional or project logic driven, integrated, resource loaded schedules through short, mid-range, and long-range planning,
• Formulate and define schedule logic to ensure meeting baseline milestones and award fee objectives,
• Analyze schedule performance for progress and trends and recommend corrective actions to remove or mitigate potential problems or constraints,
• Review established planning technology and methodology,
• Recommend improvements or alternatives to maximize utilization of department schedules and resources,
• Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of project milestone schedules to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources,
• Aid in establishing project milestones related to specific scheduled activities and obtain management concurrence where necessary,
• Analyze variance from the schedule baseline and make recommendations to management for corrective action,
• Provide supervision and guidance to others in planning and scheduling activities along with oversight and monitoring of essential or critical planning activities,
• Maintain a major involvement in the regular interfaces with all levels of management,
• Lead schedule review meetings or assume primary role in the responsibility for the scheduling portion of the division, department, or project Plan of the Day Meeting (POD),
• Provide and disseminate guidance, instruction, and rules for proper and effective scheduling functions within the area assigned,
• May assume a lead role in planning / scheduling of a single large project, facility, or a single department or program.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

LOCATION

Aiken,South Carolina

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.