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Richland, Washington, United States
Onsite
We are seeking an experienced Project Controls System Analyst to join our team and provide expert support in Primavera P6 and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools. This role is critical in ensuring accurate planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance monitoring for capital and O&M projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, project controls best practices, and financial analysis to drive sound business decisions and maintain compliance with industry standards and contractual requirements.
As a subject matter expert, you will lead system administration for Primavera P6, EVMS COBRA, oversee project controls processes, and deliver high-quality reporting and analytics using tools such as Power BI. You will play a key role in aligning project performance with organizational goals, supporting long-range planning, and implementing continuous improvements in project controls systems and reporting.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Perform system analyst functions in both Primavera and EVMS software. Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Project Controls best practices. Promote sound business decisions and best practices in the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial analysis, schedule/cost control, and effective risk management is support of Energy Northwest business requirements. Monitor business processes and project performance to ensure sound business and financial controls are instituted. Ensure that budget, cost, and schedule practices conform with generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards, and contractual requirements.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible for leading with minimal supervision the development, coordination, tracking and execution, to include:
Provide Project Controls oversight of Capital and O&M projects and adhere to Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Function as the P6 system administrator, including but not limited to:
Security audit
User access
Code field maintenance
Organizational Break Down Structure (OBS) maintenance
Processing month-end project reporting using EVM system tools.
Processing approved baseline changes through the EVM system.
Uploading budget, labor offsets, and contingency update files into the financial system.
Performing monthly contingency reconciliation in utilizing Power BI
Performing the quarterly Long-Range Plan (LRP) reconciliation to ensure alignment between the LRP, P6, and the financial system.
Coordinate project planning for the next fiscal year between Project Controls and Business Planning.
Ensure adherence to Project Controls standards and expectations by reviewing initial baseline schedule during the annual budget cycle.
Loading the next fiscal year budget and associated files into the financial system during the annual budget cycle.
Assist Project Controls supervision in monthly analysis and identify trends in project performance.
Identify and propose changes and/or improvements to Project Controls reporting.
Conduct benchmarking studies for business related issues.
Coordinate the maintenance and updating of Project Controls Power BI reports and data sets.
Interface with Information Services and Planning, Scheduling, and Outage departments for all planned P6 upgrades
Perform any special assignments and exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrate proficiencies using gained knowledge through experience and education.
Participation on the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) when designated. And support the biennial refueling outage.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND 10 years of industrial level experience working with project management system tools and system analyst position, preferably within a large company or profit center,
OR an AA degree and 12 years of industrial level experience working with project management system tools and system analyst position, preferably within a large company or profit center,
OR a High school diploma or GED and 13 years of industrial level experience working with project management system tools and system analyst position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
Pay Range
$122,681.00 - $184,021.00 AnnualMidpoint:
$153,351.00Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.
Incentive Compensation
This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
Benefits
Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.
EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.