UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a
Principal Business Analyst- Project Controls Estimating opportunity for our customer in
Aiken, SC to support the
Savannah River Site.
Principal Business Analyst- Projects Controls EstimatingClose Date: 10/12/2026Job # 1579
DUTIES Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of totalproject controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with thetotal capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the lifecycle of a very complex or unique project or program.Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans andreports on a periodic or ad hoc basis. - Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines,milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions andeffective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.- Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in theapplication of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-theart technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-projectintegrated area project analysis and problem correction.- Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings - Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope- Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons forthe issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.- Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.- Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to thecontrol of the client’s business unit.- Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis,statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.- Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft andanalyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools).- Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and executeappropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financialcontrols; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity.- Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans andscenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, overseeimplementation of project and monitor system effectiveness- Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.- Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.- Assemble, analyze, interpret information and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions toresolve complex business issues. - Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel.- UnderstandsCAS/FAR principles.
Additional Duties - Task:Provide Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA CapitalProjects mission undertaken by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), LLC. The main goal of these supportservices is to assist the SRNS NNSA Capital Projects initiative through comprehensive evaluation andassessment of various project scopes. This includes tasks such as estimating costs and scheduling.
Additional Duties Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontractsReview and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform thescope of workProvide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activitiesProvide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishingmilestones and PBIs.Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary
Additional Experience Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling,project controls, proposal development, and/or project management. (required)Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise. (required)Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions. (required)Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and writtencommunication skills. (required).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education: Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a relatedarea and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management /technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be consideredequivalent. An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. Ahigh school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Experience/Skills: Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use ofautomated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performingrequired duties. Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems. A comprehensiveknowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical levelwould be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup andconstruction.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. Anactive DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selectedcandidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years arepreferred.Working knowledge of Success Estimating softwareUDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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