Principal Business Analyst- Project Controls/ Principal Estimator

Seeking a Principal Business Analyst- Project Controls/ Principal Estimator to support our client in Aiken, SC.

Application Deadline: Monday, 10/12/2026 at 12:00 noon EST.

 

Requirements:   

 

The Contractor will be responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.

 

Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports 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 and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
• Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application 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-project
• integrated 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 communicate the reasons for the 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 the control 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 and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools)
• Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity
• Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness
• Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate the 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 to resolve complex business issues.
• Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel.
• Understands CAS/FAR principles

 

Additional Duties

Provide Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA Capital Projects mission undertaken by the client. The main goal of these support services is to assist the client's initiative through comprehensive evaluation and assessment of various project scopes. This includes tasks such as estimating costs and scheduling.

• Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontracts
• Review and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform the scope of work
• Provide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities Provide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishing milestones and PBIs
• Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary

 

 

Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. The anticipated work schedule is Mon- Thurs, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.

 

 

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

 

Qualifications:    

 

Required

• Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.
• Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise.
• Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
• Must have strong problem- solving, analysis, and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a DOE “Q” clearance

 

Education

• Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. OR
• Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. OR
• An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. OR
• A HS diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

 

Preferred

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Working knowledge of Success Estimating software

 

 NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract.  

 

Additional Information: 

 

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit.

 

To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at  www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!        

 

Note: We are unable to sponsor H1B visas and/or subcontract to third-party vendors.    

 

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