What You Will Do

This Project Controls Engineer 3 (Cost Software Administrator) position is a Project Controls Division (PC-DO) position for deployment into the Weapons Directorate (DDW) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). You will work in a collaborative environment as the programs primary Deltek Cobra administrator and will initially be fully engaged with activities related to oversight of the Deltek Cobra solution as established for our Weapons Directorate (DDW).

Work activities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary administrator for the Cobra platform, responsible for configuration, maintenance, data loads, integration, upgrades, and optimization of the Cobra environment.

• The Cobra Administrator will support the assigned user community with troubleshooting of issues and work closely with internal management to understand complex business processes and requirements. Serve as technical lead on patch and application testing and updates.

• Collaborate with our Program Management Resource Center IT (PMRC-IT delivers continuous modernization, upgrades and works to support business changes as part of our client support as well as maintaining and managing our business systems) lead to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within Cobra or other related business applications.

• Maintain the data in the system for integrity and compliance.

• Recommend, implement, and plans for improvements, enhancements and new applications that may require Cobra data be shared.

• Provide end-user support and training, ensuring employees and managers are successful in implementation and maintenance of Deltek Cobra.

• Maintain data in Cobra for integrity and compliance and assist in any system reviews as necessary.

• Maintain documentation related to system configuration, processes, and guides.

• Responsible for application administration including researching and resolving issues, creating and maintaining hierarchies, write or modify basic calculation scripts or business rules, execute processes such as deploying data and updating variables, and maintain mapping of source data from local source systems to the financial reporting systems.

• Serve as primary point of contact for Cobra requests and approve data modification scripts when troubleshooting application issues via support cases with Deltek Customer Care team.

• Support for Deltek Cobra security administration and adherence to business policies and procedures

The PC-DO provides subject matter expertise in the areas of Project and Program Management operations, as they pertain to Project Controls standards and methodologies. This includes, but not limited to, the application of Planning and Scheduling Excellence standards, certified Earned Value Management System (EVMS) where appropriate, ensuring that control systems are maintained in compliance with established requirements.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of Deltek Cobra (or like software) administration experience. The position will be leveled based on experience.

• Experience with configuration and administration across an organization.

• Knowledge of project controls processes and project execution. Strong understanding of managing large volumes of data with business systems and knowledge of Primavera or scheduling integration with the cost system (Deltek Cobra preferred).

• Experience with systems that integrate with cost systems (Deltek Cobra preferred).

• Demonstrated experience to work independently, organize, and prioritize in preparing, analysis, and reporting project controls information in accordance with established requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks under strict deadlines and changing priorities in large organization.

Education/Experience: Position requires a 1) Bachelor's Degree and 6 years or 2) an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, postgraduate course work may be desirable. This position will be leveled based on experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in, or working knowledge of the NNSA Weapon Life Cycle, or 6.X Process.

• Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) at headquarters or field office level, or with state and federal regulators.

• Knowledge of Laboratory processes and procedures customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

• Degree or have knowledge of Weapons programs specific needs, or project/program management customarily acquired over time through education, or practical experience.

• Clearance Level - Must be able to obtain a DOE "Q" clearance as this position will be cleared to this level.

Work Location

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

• For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.

• While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.