Earned Value Management SME (12 Months) 631

Location: Pasadena, CA 91109

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Pay Range: $100-$250/hour

Duration: 12 months or longer

Work schedule: 9/80, telework 2 days per week

Citizenship: US Citizenship

Summary:

SSAI seeks a Earned Value Management (EVM) Subject Matter Expert to support work at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, (JPL) National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (NASA) in Pasadena, CA. The Cost Management Implementation Office (CMIO) requires an Earned Value Management (EVM) subject matter expert to conduct and lead various assignments related to project business operations. Primary responsibilities will include leading and conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) of JPL subcontractors and JPL projects. Duties will include gathering, reviewing, and analyzing EVM (cost and schedule) data in support of IBRs, conducting interviews of subcontractors and/or JPL project team personnel such as Control Account Managers (CAMs), and synthesizing, summarizing, and writing reports at the conclusion of an IBR. Some IBR planning, coordination, and administrative activities may also be required. In addition to conducting IBRs, the subject matter expert may be required to assist CMIO with other EVM-related duties such as monthly IPMR submittals (data validation and business team assistance), EVM system compliance and surveillance activities, and other EVM support to project business teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Subject matter expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) in a government/defense/aerospace environment is critical.
• Experience in leading/conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) is also a core requirement of the position.
• Candidates must be highly skilled in EVM data analysis methods, preferably with both cost and schedule data.
• Candidates must be comfortable working independently and with minimal supervision; for example, the candidate will be required to lead and conduct CAM and project business team interviews and may also be asked to present findings to management.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in Excel, PowerPoint, and similar MS Office software tools.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills and able to work in a team environment.
• US Citizenship

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with EVM on NASA projects is desirable. Familiarity with EVMS compliance (e.g., EIA-748 32 Guidelines) as well as leading/conducting EVMS compliance or surveillance reviews is also desired.

Experience using EVM software tools (Empower, Cobra, MS Project, etc.) is highly desirable.

About our client:

Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. JPL manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.

This client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with medical or religious reasons and are unable to obtain a vaccine.

About SSAI:

As a leading provider of support services for more than 45 years, our expert professionals share a commitment to providing solutions for the unique needs of each client.

Benefits: We offer paid time off, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision.

*At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

EEO - including disability/vets