Sayres Defense is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Ship Production Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Metrics Analyst to provide comprehensive analysis of ship production data. The successful candidate will work closely with production teams, project managers, and leadership to interpret and report Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned with organizational goals. This role is critical in maintaining transparency, efficiency, and excellence in ship production processes. This position can be supported in Washington DC or San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and report EVMS data related to ship production activities.
• Develop, maintain, and present EVMS metrics dashboards, including cost performance index (CPI), schedule performance index (SPI), and variance analysis.
• Support Program Managers with forecasting and corrective action planning based on EVMS trends.
• Collaborate with production and finance teams to ensure accurate integration of cost and schedule data.
• Provide in-depth analysis of variances, risks, and opportunities impacting project performance.
• Conduct "what-if" scenario modeling to assess potential project impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ability to interpret and assess Shipyard IMS products for accuracy and realism from an EVM perspective
• Ensure compliance with government and internal EVMS standards and processes.
• Prepare reports for leadership and stakeholders, including insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and leadership to communicate complex data insights effectively.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience working with EVMS in a Naval ship programs and production.
• Experience working with DoD contracts and reporting standards.
• Strong understanding of EVMS principles, including earned value, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Excel (advanced functions), Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to present complex data in an understandable format for various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of tools like Deltek Cobra, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling and EVMS software.

Preferred:

• Certified in Earned Value Management (EVM).
• 15+ years DoD/Navy program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management.
• Experience supporting PEO Ships, NAVSEA, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) and American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS).

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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