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Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU's nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

*Purpose: *

The FRIB Project Controls Engineer I will assist in facilitating and managing project controls at the MSU Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. This includes developing, maintaining, integrating, and reporting on project and sub-project schedules and cost estimates. The role also involves actively monitoring schedule and cost baselines and providing timely reports and analyses in accordance with requirements and generally accepted project management standards and best practices.

* Major Duties/Responsibilities: *

• Develop and maintain project schedules by working with task leads and Control Account Managers. Use project management software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. 
• Develop and maintain cost control processes. Collect and report on cost status for management reporting and earned value tracking. Analyze and review cost/budget expenditures. 
• Review and analyze schedule and cost performance for reporting to project management and earned value tracking using specialized software tools. 
• Identify and develop schedule contingency plans. Analyze schedule variances and propose remediation strategies, including critical path analysis, after notifying management. 
• Offer ongoing support in cost engineering, planning, and scheduling. Report monthly status to project and sub-project managers and provide input for internal and external reviews. 
• Attend regular project controls meetings to review and update performance. 
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the job classification. 

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with extensive and demonstrable experience in advanced Excel functions.

Working knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and applicable Department of Defense (DOD), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Energy (DOE) orders for project controls, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques, project management policies, and procedures.

Ability to develop customized reports and perform detailed data analysis using EVM and scheduling software.

Ability to demonstrate strong judgment and expertise to make informed, high-quality decisions promptly.

Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with all audiences.

Ability to take ownership of responsibilities to consistently deliver results and meet expectations.

Ability to proactively pursue work and interactions with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to drive progress.

Demonstrates organizational, problem-solv