IMS / EVMS Surveillance Specialist

About the role

Cortina Solutions is seeking an IMS / EVMS Surveillance Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Program Resident Inspection Office (PRO) in Mobile, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance of the shipbuilder’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to ensure compliance with contract requirements and applicable standards
• Analyze schedule networks, milestone progress, and production status using critical path methodology and supporting schedule artifacts
• Assess contractor compliance with DCMA standards and ANSI-EIA-748 EVMS guidelines
• Evaluate schedule changes, risks, and performance trends affecting program cost, schedule, and technical objectives
• Support validation of contractor performance reporting including CPR, CFSR, CCDR, and IMS deliverables
• Audit shipbuilder-reported production progress and compare against actual construction status within shipyard facilities and onboard cutters under construction
• Support reconciliation of contractor cost and schedule reports to confirm consistency across reporting systems
• Prepare reports, trackers, presentations, and briefing materials summarizing schedule health, risks, and performance indicators
• Support development and maintenance of program plans including WBS structures, work packages, milestones, and time-phased cost data
• Perform analysis of planned versus actual cost and schedule performance across funding documents, work packages, and resource categories
• Support identification and evaluation of production impacts associated with engineering change proposals and waiver/deviation requests
• Coordinate schedule inputs across stakeholders and support preparation of status briefings for program leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related technical field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting project management, scheduling, or EVMS analysis within a shipbuilding or defense acquisition environment
• Experience analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using critical path methodologies
• Familiarity with EVMS compliance practices aligned with DCMA standards and ANSI-EIA-748 guidelines
• Experience preparing schedule performance analyses, variance assessments, and program status reports
• Proficiency using MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software
• Ability to analyze cost, schedule, and performance trends using structured analytical techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in an active shipyard environment with moderate walking and movement between facilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security acquisition programs
• Earned Value Management certification (EVMP®, EVMD®, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting DCMA or DCAA-aligned surveillance activities
• Familiarity with MSAM documentation, acquisition program baselines, or production contract milestone tracking
• Experience using Power BI for schedule visualization and reporting
• Experience supporting ship construction oversight or waterfront production environments

Benefits

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan
• Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations