Job DescriptionLocation: Vancouver, WA
Type: Contract
Job #7595
Overview:
ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Engineering Support Specialist 3 position will provide support for project efforts, including tracking costs, analyzing financial data, and reviewing budgeting and accounting reports. This analysis helps maintain strict expenditure controls for capital projects. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.
Pay rate: $27.09 - $38.71
Benefits:
Paid holidays: 11 PTO: Starting at 10 days Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date) EAP: Employee Assistance Program Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%) Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks, Brio Health
Responsibilities:
PMO Process Support:
Coordinate with stakeholders on all aspects of the bi-weekly Mission Critical Prioritization Steering Committee (MCPSC) meeting, including working with Portfolio Managers (PfMs), Project Managers (PMs), and Sponsors to prepare for a successful meeting. Facilitate turnaround in accordance with meeting preparation schedule and process, and facilitate response times to avoid schedule delays including:
Project Decision Support Document Reviews Project Artifact Reviews MCPSC Agenda & Scheduling MCPSC Discussion & Decision Artifacts
Maintenance of Transmission Technology (TT) PMO Reports using Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and other approved tools, including:
Control Center Portfolio Dashboard & Financial Dashboard Monthly TT Project Forecasting Monthly TT Project Work Order Reports Annual and Semi-Annual presentations to TT Director and TT Leadership
Automation of Transmission Technology (TT) PMO reports using Power BI, Excel, and other approved tools, including:
Control Center Portfolio Dashboard & Financial Dashboard Monthly TT Project Forecasting Monthly TT Project Work Order Reports
Provide TT System Life Cycle (SLC) Process Support
Provide TT SLC support to TT PM's and BA's Gather SLC enhancement ideas from TT PMO stakeholders. Coordinate with TT PMO core team to prioritize and execute process enhancements.
Create and maintain document lists for projects which logs decisions by PMO stakeholders. Act as POC for any questions from team members on status of document locations, markings, and whether they are ready for distribution. Support the creation and maintenance of intuitive project file directories, the Project Support Library, and associated tools to optimize the ease of finding information. Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes. Anticipate constraints due to resources or ambiguities and work proactively to address bottlenecks and recommend resolution(s). Assist with program presentations, document feedback. Review and recommend improvement to processes used by the TT PMO. Research and document cost information for projects and the TT Control Center IT Portfolio. Assist with development of necessary documentation to support reporting and audit requirements. Prepare technical analysis, forecast summary reports, and other documents, as requested. Assist PfMs to define and develop metrics, reports, and dashboards for users ranging from project managers to project sponsors and stakeholders. Facilitate the monthly Forecast process, as defined by the PfMs:
Verify all projects submit forecast for both Capital and Expense projects monthly. Verify all projects contain monthly actual financial data from EPM. Conduct financial analysis of project and/or portfolio data, as defined by Portfolio Managers. This can include financial analysis of forecast to actuals, forecast to budget, and variances for project and portfolio data. Communicate all analysis results and determinations to BRM and Portfolio Managers.
Monitor and submit request for new Work Orders (WO) to PfMs for processing and approval. Notify PfMs if WO change needs to include Project manager, in service dates, schedules, and dollars. Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a project. Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods. Review project expenditures to analyze trends affecting project needs. Draft forecasts for capital and expense expenditures using current and historical data and timelines. Assist in development of training material. Develop and present recommendations and supporting analysis to the Portfolio Managers.
Requirements:
A degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics or a closely related field is preferred. 6 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree. 8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree. 10 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree. Experience should include all aspects of project lifecycle support/analysis and financial forecasting. Expert proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Expert proficiency and attention to detail in business writing and preparing presentation materials. Proficient in the use of SharePoint. Project management and coordination concepts and principles. Microsoft Project (MSP) and/or Microsoft Project Web Application (PWA). Experience working with Power BI for data analysis and report development/testing. Experience working in a large Technology Project Management Office (PMO). Experience documenting processes in Visio and/or other flowchart tools. Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.
ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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