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EVM Subject Matter Expert

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Position Title: EVM Subject Matter Expert
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote​​​​
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)

Waypoint’s client is seeking an experienced Earned Value Management (EVM) Subject Matter Expert to provide direct support to NASA’s Headquarters Office of the Chief Financial Officer (HQ OCFO). The HQ OCFO serves as NASA’s steward and Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA) for Earned Value Management (EVM).

As part of this responsibility, the EVM team delivers subject matter expertise to NASA Headquarters organizations, Mission Directorates, programs and projects, and external partners. This support spans EVM System Surveillance and Reviews, Systems Administration, Agency-wide EVM guidance and coordination, and Communications, Outreach, and Documentation.

Responsibilities
  • Provide Earned Value Management System (EVMS) surveillance as the Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA) for NASA-validated contractors, including conducting quarterly surveillance events and delivering annual surveillance schedules, analyses, findings, reports, and training.
  • Support NASA's EVM capability for in-house projects through planning, implementation, and training; maintain the EVM System Description, processes, and training materials.
  • Conduct EVMS surveillance for NASA in-house projects, including quarterly surveillance events and the development of annual surveillance risk matrices, schedules, analyses, findings, reports, and training.
  • Facilitate and support EVMS Compliance Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and other assessments, including preparing findings, analyses, reports, and training materials.
  • Support Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) reviews as needed.
  • Maintain databases for EVMS surveillance activities and Integrated Baseline Review findings.
  • Provide systems administration for EVM and related software, including backup administration, software renewals, testing and version releases, help desk support, central repository management, reporting, presentations, and training.
  • Maintain EVM Microsoft Teams environments and external websites.
  • Provide Agency-level EVM support, including Headquarters actions, initiatives, independent analyses, waivers and deviations, research, and publications.
  • Support communications and outreach activities, including preparing and delivering presentations for external conferences, the NASA DECM Practitioners Forum, the NASA Cost & Schedule Symposium, and other events.
  • Coordinate the quarterly EVM Working Group, including logistics, communications, attendee management, agenda development, speaker coordination, and associated deliverables.
  • Maintain NASA EVM policies, guidance, and documentation, including the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), NPR 7120.5, EVM Implementation Handbook, and Integrated Baseline Review Handbook.
  • Maintain NASA's EVM training curriculum in collaboration with CFO University, including scheduling and delivering Agency-wide training and developing new courses as needed.
  • Attend and participate in weekly team meetings, customer-specific EVM meetings, and other programmatic meetings.

Required
  • Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience.
  • Demonstrated expert-level knowledge and practical experience in Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Comprehensive understanding of NASA EVM policies and requirements, the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS), EIA-748 EVMS guidelines, OMB Circular A-11, the DoD EVMS Interpretation Guide, industry best practices, and related policies and guidance.
  • Proficiency with Deltek Cobra, Deltek Acumen Fuse, Encore Analytics Empower, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with personnel across NASA Headquarters organizations, Mission Directorates, and Centers.

Desired
  • Combined experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and project scheduling.
  • Relevant industry certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Earned Value Management Professional (EVP).
  • Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a coordination, advisory, or staff capacity.
  • NASA Public Trust Suitability Determination.