Director Project Controls & Analytics - AI

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Director of Project Controls & Analytics is responsible for leading the execution and implementation of enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives, cross‑functional integration efforts, and project controls practices across Ahtna and its family of companies. This role focuses on translating executive strategy into disciplined execution, ensuring consistency, visibility, and accountability across business lines.

Supporting Ahtna’s Construction, Environmental, and Services business lines, the Director partners closely with operational leaders and Business Support Services functions—including Finance, IT, HR, and Contracts—to embed transformation initiatives into day‑to‑day operations. This position leads enterprise project controls execution, performance reporting, and initiative tracking while leveraging shared services infrastructure as those functions continue to mature.

The Director plays a key role in advancing standardized project controls, performance intelligence, and data‑driven decision‑making across the enterprise, while supporting leadership with actionable insights and operational transparency.

The annual salary range for this position is $143,625-$181,686.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.

This position may qualify for a telecommute option.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Enterprise Transformation & Integration

• Lead the execution of assigned enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives designed to improve operational performance, consistency, and efficiency.
• Support the integration of new processes, systems, and operating models into existing business operations.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure initiatives are practical, executable, and sustained over time.

Project Controls Leadership

• Lead the implementation and day‑to‑day execution of enterprise project controls practices, including cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Apply consistent project controls frameworks, standards, and tools across Construction, Environmental, and Services business lines.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable visibility into project financial and performance data.

Portfolio & Initiative Management

• Manage assigned portfolios, workstreams, or initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to support timely decision‑making.
• Support leadership in sequencing and prioritization of initiatives in coordination with operational and functional partners.

Data, Systems, AI & Performance Intelligence

• Ensure project and initiative data are accurately maintained within enterprise systems and reporting tools.
• Partner with Business Support Services, Finance, and IT to support data integrity, reporting consistency, and automation efforts.
• Leverage AI-enabled dashboards, analytics, and performance metrics to support operational insight and continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of enterprise KPIs aligned with organizational objectives.

Operational Partnership

• Work closely with operational leaders, Program Managers, Project Managers, Contracts, Finance, and Business Support Services to support execution.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on transformation execution, integration, and project controls practices.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination across functions and business lines.

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce complexity, and increase consistency across the enterprise.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Balance enterprise standardization with operational flexibility appropriate to varying business needs.

Change Management & Communication

• Support organizational change management efforts related to transformation initiatives.
• Assist with communication strategies to promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of changes.
• Support leaders in communicating expectations, progress, and outcomes.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Provide leadership and direction to assigned project controls, transformation, or analytical resources.
• Support performance management, coaching, and development of team members.
• Identify resource needs and provide input on future staffing as enterprise capabilities evolve.

Other Responsibilities

• Support preparation of executive‑level materials related to enterprise performance, initiative progress, and transformation efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Supervision

Directly supervises assigned project controls, transformation, or analytical staff. Provides functional guidance and oversight for resources supporting enterprise initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Education may be substituted for experience on a 1:1 basis.
• Eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in transformation, operations, project controls, program management, or related disciplines.
• Three (3) years of experience in managerial or senior supervisory roles, leading teams, projects, or cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience supporting construction, environmental, services, or government‑contracting environments.
• Strong understanding of project controls, performance management, and operational execution.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple business lines and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar professional certification.
• Experience working within Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs).
• Experience supporting enterprise initiatives within a shared services or matrixed environment.
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

Shareholder Preference

• Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Execution – Translates enterprise strategy into disciplined, executable initiatives that deliver measurable results.
• Transformation Leadership – Leads and sustains organization change while ensuring operation adoption and impact.
• Project Controls & Performance Management – Applies strong project controls and reporting practices to drive accountability and visibility.
• Operation Collaboration – Partners effectively with operational leaders and support functions across multiple business lines.
• Analytical Problem Solving – Uses data and analysis to assess risk, identify issues, and support sound decision-making.
• Communication & Influence – Communicates clearly and influences stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk, including the ability to pass on information via the telephone, and verbally communicate with clients, staff, and other employees, hear, and see in order to perform his or her duties in a safe manner, including occasionally driving and periodic air travel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• It is generally indoors. While outdoors, it may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm or as business/operational needs dictate