EVMS Implementation Analyst Principal

We are looking for a seasoned EVMS Implementation Analyst  to join our Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) and Scheduling Center of Excellence (COE) team to lead and execute the core responsibilities of EVM and scheduling across the enterprise. The EVM and Scheduling COE is responsible for all aspects of planning, infrastructure and tools, implementations, training and surveillance for Leidos. In this role you will be responsible for leading and supporting all aspects of scheduling and EVMS implementations, program support, training, tools, and surveillance functions from proposal to preparation for award, to start-up through IBRs and continuing through the execution lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is recognized as an experienced leader who has expertise in a broad range of functional areas and disciplines, including program management, EVMS implementations and compliance, scheduling, financial disciplines (pricing, program finance, FP&A, etc.), contract management, and strong understanding of inter-company functional relationships. You should be able to lead a team of individual contributors, program finance analysts (PFAs), schedulers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Program Managers, and line executives. The position provides leadership and hands on support to the program EVMS support teams, CAMs, and Program Managers to improve program planning and execution while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policy and procedures.  As the principal EVMS implementation SME, the position works closely with program teams, other functions, and line managers to establish, maintain, and grow key government customer relationships and to help drive program growth and execution of the Business Plan. 

It is important to note that the Leidos EVMS portfolio has programs across many diverse customer environments (e.g., DoD, FAA, Intel, DHS, Healthcare), contracting scenarios (e.g., integrated subks, formal flow down, reporting only, EVMS on FFP), and across a range of dollar values with different levels of external and internal understanding and buy-in. The ideal candidate will have various experiences across these diverse challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implementation of EVMS and scheduling policies.
• Provide improved proposal and implementation support by providing training and objective assessments of implementation adequacy.
• In coordination with the Director of Surveillance, supports internal and external surveillance, audits and reviews.
• Development, implementation, training, and maintenance of automated EVMS processes and tools.
• Utilize prior deep management and leadership knowledge of Program Management and EVMS to lead cross-family projects or program teams or manage across multiple disciplines.
• Responsible for supporting the organization's EVMS talent development, performance management, and business strategy.
• Support programs in operational decisions and provide advice on enhancing the performance of the portfolio of projects in the organizations. 
• Aligning and integrating Agile software practices with traditional scheduling and EVMS best practices for improved program management solutions.
• Utilize expert domain knowledge, professional principles and theories to develop advanced concepts, techniques, solutions and standards. 
• Serves as a subject matter expert within professional area providing a thorough understanding of EVMS, deliverable content, issue identification/resolution, etc. 
• Regularly interacts with senior executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project. 
• Significant interface with Program Managers, Contracts and Senior Technical Personnel, as well as other organizations. 
• May participate in new business proposals through EVMS requirements, schedule support, and providing input for cost volumes to management. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant EVMS experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years’ experience leading EVMS implementations. 
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Scheduling Professional (SP) certification
• Earned Value Profession (EVP) certification
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of using tools like Microsoft Project, Structured Solutions Inc. Tools for Microsoft Project, Deltek Cobra, Deltek Costpoint, OPDEC Integrated Program Manager, and other Scheduling and EVMS tools.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.