Project Analyst

Company:	L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (106)
Job Location(s):	Reston
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Finance - Analyst

Position Description

Business Unit:	L-3 Global Security and Engineering Solutions
Job Type:	Full-Time
Requisition Number:	GSES CR47412
Location:	Reston, VA

Job Description:

If you thrive on challenge and are motivated, creative, and can hit the ground running, we want you on our team!

Project Analyst

Brief Role Description

Primary responsibility is to provide direct support to the Planning and Logistics directorate. Duties will include providing assistance with proposal teams, proposal review teams, and project control teams. Assist in the coordination of current and future project phases to include project status in an Earned Value program environment. Assist in the coordination of administrative and operational support activities. Complete all tasks in accordance within operating procedures and schedule.

Responsibilities

* Daily tracking and updating program materials and delivering them as needed to Planning and Project Control Team.
* Create and edit cost models supporting future proposals and current task orders
* Support the Proposal Manager in the development and implementation of proposals
* Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development
* Create Purchase Requests for material and services to be procured
* Independently solve issues, make calculated decisions as needed.
* Ensure company and project policies are adhered to.
* Handle sensitive and proprietary information discreetly.
* Develop original reporting tools in order to effectively communicate information to various parties.
* Maintain complete and accurate records on all material, project tasks, activities, and requirements.
* Assist in the Engineering and Subcontracts Change Proposal process
* Support the Master Scheduler through EVM tracking and file maintenance
* Maintain complete and accurate records on project tasks, activities, and requirements
* Organize, attend, and contribute to planning, reporting, and information meetings relating to the program
* Create and mature program EVM archive files, project management files, and EV program controls
* Assist in the continual refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to formalize program-wide processes
* Report activities, milestones and provide status updates to various stakeholders

Requirements

Education

Required:
* A 4-year degree in a related field or 5-7 years related experience.

Experience

Required:
* Business operations such as: budgeting, scheduling, business management, and project management
* Knowledge of proposals process
* Project operations such as: status reporting, cost tracking, and schedule updates

Desired:

* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
* Experience in field deployment or construction support
* Tracking of procurement processes such as purchase requests, purchase orders, invoice, open commitments, and accounts payable
* Knowledge of proposal process documentation such as material estimates, travel and other direct costs
* Performed in the role of project controls (cost, schedule, and quality)

Skills / Certifications

Required:
* Solid skills in Microsoft Office: specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project and Power Point.

Desired:
* Highly proficient in MS Project schedule creation (outlines, work packages, activities and milestones) and resource loading of activities for basis of labor estimates
* Highly proficient in MS Excel, formulas, and worksheet linking

Other
* All candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to pass a thorough background investigation which will include credit and criminal history checks, records checks to verify citizenship of family members, verification of birth, education, employment history, and military history.
* Must have a valid driver’s license and responsible driving history
* Willing and able to work extended schedules to ensure project is completed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule

Physical Requirements:

* Willing and able to work extended schedules to ensure project is completed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
* Willing to travel within the United States up to 25%

L-3 Communications is a leading supplier of communications and specialized products and services to the US Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, federal civilian agencies, state and local governments, foreign governments, and major aerospace and defense prime contractors. With over 64,000 employees, L-3 is a rapidly growing public company with 2008 sales reported at $14.9 billion.

L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions (GS&ES) is a division of L-3 Communications Corporation. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, L-3 GS&ES has nearly 3,000 employees throughout the United States and worldwide providing a broad range of technical, analytical, operational, and security services and products to Government and commercial customers. Core capabilities include integrated security solutions and services, engineering and technical services, program management and financial analysis, as well as an array of Homeland Security/Homeland Defense-related products and services.

DISCLAIMER:
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long- and short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

L-3 GS&ES is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L-3 provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. L-3 maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources department using the CONTACT US form on our home page, www.L-3com.com/GSES.