Program EVMS Lead

About the role

The Program EVMS Lead supports the Hypersonic Portfolio of programs within the Kinetic Effects Business Area of the Leidos Defense Systems Sector. The role is integral to the Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence, leading EVMS implementations and compliance, scheduling, financial disciplines, contract management, and interfacing with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supports improved proposal and implementation support by providing training and providing objective assessments of implementation adequacy.
• Coordinates with the Director of Surveillance to support internal and external surveillance, audits, and reviews.
• Develops, implements, trains, and maintains automated EVMS processes and tools.
• Works with program teams, other functions, and line managers to establish, maintain, and grow key government customer relationships and drive program growth and execution of the Business Plan.
• Aligns and integrates material management and manufacturing practices with traditional scheduling and EVMS best practices for improved program management solutions.
• Utilizes expert domain knowledge, professional principles, and theories to develop advanced concepts, techniques, solutions, and standards.
• Serves as a subject matter expert within professional area providing thorough understanding of EVMS, deliverable content, issue identification/resolution, etc.
• Regularly interacts with senior executive leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience with 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Advanced expertise using OPDEC IPM and Deltek Cobra.
• Knowledge in the development, maintenance, and/or tracking of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), the change management process, the work authorization process, forecasting Estimates at Completion (EACs), and implementing corrective actions.
• Understanding unique rate structures and resources for program implementation & execution guidance.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager in a contractually required EVMS environment.
• Active and current DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Thorough command of EVMS tools (e.g., Cobra, OPDEC IPM, wInsight).
• Formal training in EVMS (e.g., company-sponsored, industry certifications).
• Experience as a Control Account Manager in a contractually required EVMS environment.
• Previous participation in an IBR.
• Ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project, serving as a primary briefer on Cost, Schedule, Performance, IBRs, EVM reviews and other program control events inside the Program, for Leidos leadership and with the Custom Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Skills

• Expertise in Program Management and EVMS.
• Deep management and leadership knowledge.
• Strong, data-driven analytic thinking, creative problem-solving, and flexibility/agility.
• Ability to develop and guide a team through a complex business rhythm.
• Master Level Experience in MS Project & SSI Tools.
• Familiarity with integration of EVMS and risk management.

Benefits

Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00