Cost & Project Analyst

Company Profile

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets.

Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

This position provides timely and accurate project planning and financial controls to internal management and external customers in support of Operations at Oceaneering's Marine Services Division (MSD) and US Government Contracts. The Cost & Project Analyst coordinates extensively with Program Management and the Contracts department to ensure that the project's contractual requirements are satisfied. This role also strives to implement operational excellence initiatives to increase efficiency.

• Review and approve cost estimates for Delivery/Task Orders.
• Set up projects in the accounting system for cost accumulation, billing, and reporting.
• Support Project Managers to prepare and analyze internal Revenue forecast for monthly, quarterly, and year end estimates.
• Create, Process and Post bi-weekly and monthly invoices.
• Provide project controls support to include weekly actual report, hours summary report, estimate to complete (ETC) development, estimate at complete (EAC) development, and variance at completion (VAC) analysis.
• Lead the month-end close process to provide Forecast vs Actual variances and journal entries for assigned projects or portfolio.
• Support Program Managers by creating and analyzing Project Status Reports and assist in the development of Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plans.
• Prepare, and support, monthly Customer reporting requirements.
• Lead cash flow collections by reviewing Accounts Receivable outstanding and Unbilled Accounts Receivable for assigned projects or portfolio.
• Assist the regional finance lead in SOX compliance and testing and external regulatory reporting / compliance.
• Support implementation of financial standards in the organization.
• Support User Acceptance Training "UAT" testing, as required.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Government Contracting and/or experience as a Financial or Cost Analyst.
• Demonstrated advanced skill/expertise with Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, macros, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and practical understanding/application of cost accounting principles; inter and intra company accounting;
  Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial modeling concepts (what if analysis).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.

DESIRED:

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of different contract types to include firm fixed price, time and material, and cost-plus fixed fee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (PREFERRED):

• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint ERP system and Propricer software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative working style and ability to work across multiple geographies and with a distributed workforce.
• Systematic, solution-oriented, and flexible.
• Ability to solve problems and act decisively on problems of moderate complexity and financial risk.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and…