Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst - BNATCS

Position: Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst - Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS)

Level: Associate to Principal

Function: Program Financial Management / EVM Analysis

Location: Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC

Remote Work Option: Yes

Employee Status: Full-Time

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. This includes any other related BNATCS security requirements.

Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a "people first" mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders, and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person's abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role. In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This role supports the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control Systems (BNATCS) Program by providing earned value management (EVM) expertise to improve cost, schedule, and performance visibility across one of the FAA's most ambitious modernization efforts. The EVM Analyst helps BNATCS leadership ensure timely milestone achievement, effective contractor oversight, and compliance with FAA standards. The position may be filled at the Associate, Senior, or Principal level depending on candidate qualifications, with responsibilities and leadership scope scaling accordingly.

Years of Relevant Experience

Requires 3-15+ years of experience in earned value management, program financial management, or related program control disciplines.

• Early-career professionals (3-7 years) should bring strong analytical skills, tool proficiency (e.g., Cobra, PRISM, Deltek, Excel), and a demonstrated ability to support EVM reporting and variance analysis.
  
  
• Mid- to senior-level professionals (8-15+ years) are expected to independently manage complex EVM reporting cycles, lead variance and risk analysis, brief leadership, and contribute to process improvements.
  
  
• Principal-level professionals (15-20+ years) will be recognized as subject-matter experts with experience advising executives, leading compliance audits, and shaping program-wide EVM strategies.
  
  

Preference will be given to candidates with direct FAA program experience, exposure to major federal acquisitions, and a proven ability to apply EVM principles in large-scale modernization efforts such as BNATCS.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Track, analyze, and report BNATCS cost and schedule performance against the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), identifying trends, risks, and variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop, reconcile, and deliver variance analyses, and performance reports.
• Review and validate vendor CPRs, invoices, and financial submissions; reconcile actuals against baseline plans; and ensure compliance with FAA EVM standards.
• Forecast Estimates at Completion (EACs), integrate risk analysis into performance management, and support corrective action planning to maintain baseline integrity.
  • Collaborate with other schedulers, finance, and technical staff to align cost, schedule, and performance data across domains.
• Train and mentor FAA and Cobec staff on EVM principles, tools, and compliance requirements, building sustainable BNATCS program capability.
• Contribute to the evolution of processes by recommending improvements to EVM standards, compliance practices, and reporting tools.
• At advanced levels, advise executives on EVM strategy and drive innovation in reporting and analytics to strengthen BNATCS oversight.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field). Graduate degree a plus.
• PMP and/or Earned Value Professional (EVP) certification preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of EVM tools such as Cobra, PRISM, or Deltek; experience with Primavera scheduling a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to forecast and interpret cost/schedule outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable briefing executives.
• Familiarity with FAA EVM criteria and EVMS compliance requirements preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

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