Intermediate Earned Value Analyst

ECS is seeking an Intermediate Earned Value Analystto work in our Dahlgren, VA office (Remote).
Job Description:
ECS seeks an Intermediate Earned Value Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency's Aegis Program in Dahlgren, VA. The position will be remote with occasional travel to Dahlgren for customer meetings or classified work. The successful candidate will:

• Review and report on Earned Value, including assessment of contractor's ability to establish and maintain viable contract performance measurement baselines. This includes reporting compliance with DoD/MDA IBR guidance, facilitating IBR execution, providing IBR training, supporting documentation reviews, and facilitating execution of baseline monitoring activities.
• Compile and maintain a record of IBRs planned and performed to include target start and end dates, program, contractor, scope, dollar value, and outbrief documentation.
• Engage in assessments and performance status reviews with IPTs and senior management.
• Analyze Earned Value data using the government provided software tool or EV developed databases.
• Populate an EVM database with data from the BMDS prime contractor's CPRs/IPMRs.
• Assist in the preparation of Government iEAC using EVM data, risk information, and other programmatic factors to include funding information obtained in the Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR).
• Support meetings to reconcile Earned Value cost, funding, and schedule data.
• Support the integration of program Earned Value cost and schedule data with program contract IMS.
• Develop detailed Executive Summaries, Quick-looks and monthly EVM and schedule analyses for programs and IPTs from BMDS contractor provided EVM documentation such as IPMR, CPR, IMS and CFSR.
• Prepare EVM briefing charts for various Management, Execution, and Performance Reviews.
• Produce EVM health metrics included in the contract performance summary report (PSR).
• Assist with responding to requests for EVM data that originate external to MDA, such as GAO, Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD IG, and Congressional inquiries.
• Assist assigned program offices with preparing an out brief after each IBR that provides a summary assessment of performance measurement baseline (including risks identified, open actions, action item burn-down plan, and tracking actions through completion).
• Provide assigned program office training on integrated program management (EVM, IBR, scheduling).

Required Skills:

• 5 years of related experience with 3 years in the Defense industry.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• BS/BA degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Management and program analysis experience relating to military operational concepts/capabilities.
• Experience conducting and/or supporting IBR coordination activities.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Experience with both working independently and leading teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with specialized experience in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Empower (Earned Value analytical tool).
• Strong Excel skills (graphs, pivot table, lookup functions).

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.