Project Management

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Project Management to support our clients in Albuquerque, New Mexico

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability-where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

About Our Team:

The MESA Project Planning and Controls team delivers specialized expertise and guidance to technical programs within Center 5200 that need advanced project planning and controls oversight. Embedded within project teams, we actively engage with stakeholders to build strong partnerships. By working closely with project and program stakeholders, we provide insightful analysis and decision support that drive the successful execution of missions vital to national security.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Organization 10357 is seeking a proactive and skilled Project Planning and Controls Specialist to join the Microsystems Engineering, Science, and Applications (MESA) Project Planning and Controls team. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with technical leads, managers, and the business team to develop and manage cost plans and schedules. This role requires partnering with technical leads who rely on the business team for insightful and relevant variance analysis. The successful candidate will leverage strong communication skills to effectively influence and guide technical leads in making informed project decisions.

On Any Given Day, You May Be Called On To:

• Analyze, prepare, validate, and maintain cost estimates, detail baseline budgets, work package agreements, and monthly cost variance reports.
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting of project status within an established system of project controls.
• Analyze forecasts to identify issues before they become problems, enabling projects to react timely and develop appropriate solutions.
• Work with the project technical leads and project manager to execute project schedule development, project monitoring and control, and integrated change control.
• Partner with project managers, technical leads, and managers to make recommendations to influence key decision makers within the scope of project controls (work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget / cost).
• Understand the scope of work sufficiently to build and status schedules, generate budget profiles, and support project teams.
• Estimate at Completion (EAC) development by utilizing a variety of project controls tools.
• Analyze, compile, and present project specific data from a variety of sources to meet on-demand needs.
• Research, assemble, and evaluate project information or data and recommend sound, practical solutions to project issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline plus five (5) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Weapons Product Realization Process (Systems and components).
• Experience in schedule development and maintenance including building and updating project timelines, tracking milestones and deliverables, and using Primavera P6.
• Experience to resource load to enable accurate allocation and leveling of resources, ensuring realistic schedules, cost control, risk mitigation, and effective project execution.
• Experience with Earned Value Management principles.
• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in collaborating with stakeholders to provide solutions and deliver actionable insights to technical leadership through cost and schedule analysis.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage workload efficiently while meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex information.
• Strong commitment to gaining a thorough understanding of the program's technical scope.
• Ability to perform and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position at SANDIA National Labs, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.