Project Controls Analyst at nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, Washington

Job description

• Description
• The Project Controls Analyst is critical for multi-disciplinary coordination across the company. We expect the Project Controls Analyst to learn a wide range of tools and coordinate and monitor complex activities and interactions across engineering teams. This position provides critical cost and schedule management information to team members and management using MS Project, EVMS, for Project and other tools to enable optimizing program execution. You will be a great fit if you are motivated to learn new tools while supporting rapid prototyping of cutting-edge laser systems as part of a dynamic and hard-working team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Controls support across the project lifecycle for government development and production programs.
• Integrated Master Schedule management into MS Project.
• Implement, monitor, report and analyze program scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare ETC/EAC estimates from program staff input.
• Participate or lead presentations and group discussions regarding cost or schedule for both internal and external customers.
• BOM management and reconciliation to support configuration management through the system design, development, integration, and test phases.
• Review cost and schedule with cross functional engineering teams and update metrics accordingly.
• Assist in development of methods and tools to support financial, schedule and contract activities.
• Assist in management of EVM projects to ensure accurate tracking of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Prepare customer facing reporting on cost, schedule, ETC, EAC

Requirements

• All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships.
• BS or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls Cost Analysis, Schedule Analysis, FP&A, Project Management or related position.
• Practical knowledge of project management planning tools (MS Project).
• Experience utilizing cost control tools and other financial analysis tools.
• Solid MS Excel skills, along with other MS Office products.
• Strong problem-solving ability and ability to integrate information from multiple sources to reach a solution.
• Excels in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
• Preferred Experience:
• nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
• Experience with Earned Value Management.

Skills

Required

• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• Cost control tools
• Financial analysis tools
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Time management

Preferred

• Office Dynamics 365
• Earned Value Management

Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Project Controls Analyst: $95,000 - $120,000