Project Controller

Peraton is seeking a Project Controller in support of the DHA Solution Delivery Division (SDD) Clinical Support PMO for assigned product lines to facilitate end-to-end delivery to the MHS CIO and the PEO MS/CIO J-6 Business Operations.

The Project Controller will focus on cost, schedule, including budgeting, forecasting and progress tracking of project product line(s).   Develop and maintain project budget, track expenditures, manage the project schedule, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions. Identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and select appropriate courses of action to address challenges and opportunities.  Lead and guide the work of technical staff to ensure project success.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and policies. Ensure that project activities are conducted ethically and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of project cost development and management.
• Facilitate all PEO MS/CIO J-6 executive meetings and special projects to the MHS CIO and the PEO MS/CIO J-6 Business Operations regarding product line.
• Engage in client relations and vendor management.
• Monitor resource allocation and utilization so that all resources are used efficiently and effectively to maximize project value and minimize redundancies.
• Own/manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and track ticket submissions and integration into the IMS.
• Proactively and continuously monitor project risks so project stays on schedule.
• Provide stakeholder communications that are clear, concise, fact-based and delivered according to specific meetings and CDRL requirements.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly status briefs to stakeholders regarding scope, schedule, cost, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Prepare monitoring reports including but not limited to Interim Progress Reports (IPR), Quad Charts, and Quarterly updates to the Annual Performance Plan.
• Prepare documentation for Defense Business System (DBS) in support of Business Capability Acqusition Lifecycle (BCAC) Milestones and Phases in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.75.
• Knowledge of RMF requirements: support cybersecurity assessments, ATO processes, development of secure system architecture, ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST standards.
• Provide subject matter expertise support to the SDD Requirements Development and Requirements Management efforts as required by the Government lead.
• Utilize SDD recommended tools and ensure compliance with Federal, DOD and SDD policy, plans, processes, standards and requirements.
• Adhere to Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) – CM and Audit Services principles and procedures necessary to support the SDD PMO.
• Provide comprehensive knowledge and execution of Configuration Management functions (Planning and Management, Status Accounting, Audit and Verification, Configuration Identification and Change Management). Engage all stakeholders to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction with delivery and management of the product line.  
• Host required meetings and forums for Test and Release scheduling of the product line.
• Host Deployment Management meetings to ensure stakeholders are aware of deployment schedules.
• Support both HIMSS and DHITS conference activities as required. Provide technical input for brochures, handouts, signage and publications of products to showcase at either conference, as applicable.  Oversee and support exhibit sales and post conference follow-up. 

Skills:

• Strong project planning, project management skills, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Risk management, change management and developing/managing project schedules and integrated master schedules.
• Financial acumen to establish and manage product spend plans

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Department of Defense security clearance (ADP II Public Trust) or the ability to obtain one.
• Travel as needed to support conferences and/or as requested by Government client.
• Project management experience, risk management, project documentation, MS Project, and creating/managing integrated master schedules.
• ITIL4 and PMP certification (current).
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA +6 years of experience. Additional experience, may have supervisory or lead experience, may be substituted in lieu of degree.