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OVERVIEW Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Project Controller to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a national laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Project Controller provides detailed analysis and reporting on project or program status within an established system of project controls: Works with the project technical leads to execute project schedule development, project monitoring and control, and integrated change control. Analyzes forecasts to identify issues before they become problems, enabling projects to react timely and develop appropriate solutions. Understands the scope of work sufficiently to build and status schedules. Analyzes, compiles, and presents project specific data from a variety of sources to meet on-demand needs. Facilitates internal team communications and meetings. Analyzes the schedule on a routine basis to ensure that the schedule logic correctly represents the flow of work. Generates and analyzes what-if scenarios and conducts critical-path analysis and float analysis as required. Out of State & Albuquerque local; are both eligible for 100% remote work if qualified. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in related field MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Ability to work in a diverse work environment, Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening, Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience on DOE sites and programs, Knowledge of and/or experience with scheduling best practices, including work breakdown structure development, schedule logic and dependencies, change control and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Demonstrated teaming skills, including the ability to work effectively with other organizations, functions, and in-house customers and suppliers, Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks. LOCATION This position is based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, but out of state candidates are acceptable. Both local and out of state candidates and eligible for 100% remote work if qualified. This position is part time and about 18-25 hours per week can be expected. Our team is comprised of technical engineering and science professionals from diverse backgrounds including materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and nuclear engineering. We utilize state-of-the-art computer codes to perform modeling and simulation and we design and conduct tests at specialized test facilities to evaluate the performance of unique hardware components in extreme environments. DURATION This project has a 2-3 year expected duration with possibility of extension. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. SALARY AND BENEFITS As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.