Highly motivated and detail-oriented Earned Value Management (EVM) Specialist to support our project management team in ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with EVMS requirements and drive project success.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains EVMS processes and tools to track project scope, schedule, and cost performance
- Analyzes project data to calculate and interpret EVMS metrics, including Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC)
- Monitors project performance using metrics such as Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
- Prepares detailed reports and dashboards to communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership
- Conducts variance analysis and identify risks to schedule, cost, and performance baselines
- Collaborates with project teams to develop corrective actions and recovery plans as needed
- Generates standard EVMS reports to include Formats 1-5
- Ensures compliance with industry standards (e.g., ANSI/EIA-748) and contractual EVMS requirements
- Provides training and guidance on EVMS processes and best practices to project teams
- Participates in audits and reviews to verify adherence to EVMS guidelines
- Supports the Program Controls Lead in the development of the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), OBS and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience working with Earned Value Management Systems or project controls
- Proficiency in EVMS tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra, Microsoft Project)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to stakeholders
- Knowledge of EVMS standards, such as ANSI/EIA-748
- Must be a US citizen
Desired Qualifications:
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or EVMS (e.g., EVMP)
- Experience working in industries such as defense, aerospace, construction, or IT
- Familiarity with government contracting and compliance requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS)
Job ID
2025-16284
Work Type
Hybrid
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.