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PMO Controls Analyst

Practice Information
Interested in working with talented people to help develop innovative solutions to some of society’s most complex and challenging problems? We are Guidehouse, a leading consulting firm serving the public sector and commercial clients with specialized capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management. You may not yet know our name, but we have a rich history. Guidehouse is a combination of PwC’s former public sector practice and Navigant’s deep expertise in energy, financial services and healthcare.

We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact, not tenure. Our firm is at the forefront of an emerging model solving complex problems that stretch across government and private companies, affording our people the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of the consulting profession. By focusing on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure, our employees also develop and deploy world class knowledge and problem solving that leads to breakthrough solutions.

Are you ready to lead the charge in energy transformation and sustainability? Come and roll up your sleeves and join our growing global Energy practice. Our consultants are passionate about building the energy systems of tomorrow and working side by side with utilities, governments, large corporations, and manufacturers to transform their businesses, manage complexity, and accelerate operational performance. From day one, you will develop ground breaking solutions that will jumpstart the distributed, intelligent, and low carbon energy industry of the future. Do you think you are up for the challenge?

Responsibilities
PMO Controls Analyst (Financial and Scheduling focus) is a Managing Consultant level position that own client engagements from cultivation to completion. In this role, you will be accountable for the Financial and Scheduling activities of the project team and support the day-to-day management of the client relationship. You are expected to effectively develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets for multiple complex projects simultaneously. Work products are expected to be high-quality and client-ready. In this visible role, you will lead team meetings, and guide, manage, and coach consultants and senior consultants, providing constructive feedback on project participation and overall career development. PMO Control Analysts work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to keep them abreast of project progress and important developments. PMO Controls Analysts support sales initiatives and practice development. 

Responsibilities of PMO Controls Analyst:
  • Supports the Program Manager, Performance Manager and Project Managers
  • Maintain project control logs, which including adding and updating actions, issues, risks, decisions, changes and assumptions to ensure they are up to date and include accurate information
  • Collect data and reporting and tracking project performance
  • Program deliverable/artifact tracking
  • Administration of change control process
  • Administration of program meetings
  • Invoice coordination and management
  • Manage program distribution/contact lists
  • Develop/distribute program communications
  • Helps coordinate reporting and tracking of benefits performance
  • Coordinates and follows up with vendors/subcontractors on action items, risks, issues, invoices, etc.

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a PMO Controls Analyst, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to develop your project management and client relationship skills. As you are ready drive strategic solutions across multiple complex work streams and become more involved in business development, you will have the opportunity to progress to the PMO Performance Manager (Associate Director level) position.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 5-7 years project coordinator or project admin experience.
  • Business level proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Superior organizational skills and detail-orientated.
  • Effective communication and follow-through.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment, lead projects and effectively prioritize time and tasks.
  • Ability to deal with different personalities, cooperate with other team members and work under pressure.
  • Able to interact with diverse set of stakeholders, including executives.

Mental/Physical Requirements
  • Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Work as a member of a team as well as be a self-motivator with ability to work independently
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment to coordinate work
  • Frequently travels by airplane, train or car as necessary to perform work at another location
  • Regularly uses close visual acuity and operates computer equipment to prepare and analyze and transmit data
  • Generally works in an office environment

EEO/C&B Statement
Additional Requirements
  • This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment verification.
  • The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described. 

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Rewards and Benefits

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Student Loan Paydown
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program