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When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. \nIgnite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. \nIgnite Digital. The Edge from Within. \nPerks of Working at Ignite Digital:\nCompetitive pay and benefits, including PTO\nEducation stipends and referral bonuses\nCompelling work with the U.S. federal government\nStrong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement\nOpportunity to shape the future of our industry\nSupportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth\nIgnite Digital is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst to provide headquarters-level Earned Value Management (EVM), cost, schedule, and program controls support for a federal government client. The ideal candidate is an experienced project controls professional with a strong background supporting the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), or other complex federal programs, with demonstrated expertise integrating cost, schedule, performance, and risk data for decision-making.\nScope of Responsibilities\nServe as a senior EVM and project controls subject matter expert supporting headquarters, program office, and portfolio-level requirements.\nAnalyze program cost, schedule, performance, and risk to identify trends and emerging issues.\nReview contractor IPMDAR, IPMR, IMS, and other performance data for program health and compliance.\nAnalyze EVM metrics including BCWS/PV, BCWP/EV, ACWP/AC, CPI, SPI, TCPI, EAC, ETC, and VAC.\nEvaluate cost and schedule variances, contractor explanations, corrective actions, and recovery plans.\nDevelop independent assessments, forecasts, and recommendations for leadership.\nSupport IBRs, baseline establishment, BCRs, replanning, rebaselining, 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The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors. \nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\nFor individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. 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