IMS / EVMS Surveillance Specialist

About Us:

Be part of a team that delivers technical excellence with integrity. Cortina Solutions is a government contractor providing high-quality professional and technical services in support of critical national missions.

Beyond our project work, Cortina is deeply committed to strengthening the communities where we live and operate. For approximately every three employees hired to support government programs, we also provide training and professional development opportunities to individuals from under-resourced communities to help them enter the professional workforce.

We are equally committed to supporting our employees through a collaborative environment, meaningful work, and opportunities for growth. Join a company that believes success includes making a lasting impact both inside and outside the workplace.

Job Description:

Cortina Solutions is seeking an IMS / EVMS Surveillance Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Program Resident Inspection Office (PRO) in Mobile, Alabama. This position provides schedule analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM) surveillance, and production progress assessment support for shipbuilding program oversight activities.

The selected candidate will analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), validate contractor-reported performance metrics, and support program leadership with cost, schedule, and risk visibility across OPC construction efforts.

Responsibilities include:

• • Conduct surveillance of the shipbuilder’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to ensure compliance with contract requirements and applicable standards
  • Analyze schedule networks, milestone progress, and production status using critical path methodology and supporting schedule artifacts
  • Assess contractor compliance with DCMA standards and ANSI-EIA-748 EVMS guidelines
  • Evaluate schedule changes, risks, and performance trends affecting program cost, schedule, and technical objectives
  • Support validation of contractor performance reporting including CPR, CFSR, CCDR, and IMS deliverables
  • Assist with Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) assessments and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis activities
  • Maintain and update Government planning schedules and physical progress tracking models using MS Project, Primavera, SharePoint, and Power BI
  • Audit shipbuilder-reported production progress and compare against actual construction status within shipyard facilities and onboard cutters under construction
  • Support reconciliation of contractor cost and schedule reports to confirm consistency across reporting systems
  • Prepare reports, trackers, presentations, and briefing materials summarizing schedule health, risks, and performance indicators
  • Support development and maintenance of program plans including WBS structures, work packages, milestones, and time-phased cost data
  • Perform analysis of planned versus actual cost and schedule performance across funding documents, work packages, and resource categories
  • Support identification and evaluation of production impacts associated with engineering change proposals and waiver/deviation requests
  • Participate in risk identification, mitigation planning, and corrective action recommendation activities
  • Coordinate schedule inputs across stakeholders and support preparation of status briefings for program leadership

Job Requirements: ​

• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related technical field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting project management, scheduling, or EVMS analysis within a shipbuilding or defense acquisition environment
  • Experience analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using critical path methodologies
  • Familiarity with EVMS compliance practices aligned with DCMA standards and ANSI-EIA-748 guidelines
  • Experience preparing schedule performance analyses, variance assessments, and program status reports
  • Proficiency using MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software
  • Ability to analyze cost, schedule, and performance trends using structured analytical techniques
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in an active shipyard environment with moderate walking and movement between facilities
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance
  • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security acquisition programs
  • Earned Value Management certification (EVMP®, EVMD®, or equivalent)
  • Experience supporting DCMA or DCAA-aligned surveillance activities
  • Familiarity with MSAM documentation, acquisition program baselines, or production contract milestone tracking
  • Experience using Power BI for schedule visualization and reporting
  • Experience supporting ship construction oversight or waterfront production environments

Primary location: Mobile, AL

Travel: Up to 10% travel is anticipated.

Benefits: 

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families. 

• • BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance 
  • VSP Vision 
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan
  • Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement 
  • Company-paid Life Insurance 
  • Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance 
  • Matching 401(k) Plan 
  • Flexible PTO 
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Federal Holidays 
  • Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations 
  • Professional Development 

Background Check Requirement: As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

This position is contingent on contract award.