Sr. Cost Analyst, Flight

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Analyst, supporting TOS II, at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, TN. The Senior Cost Analyst will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for analyzing costs and working with various departments and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency of cost reporting and budgeting for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, project controls, and project managers to analyze project performance at desired levels, identify trends, and support recommendations to improve performance. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Provide and ensure customer support regarding planning, estimating, execution and reporting of projects, specifically funding scenarios and future year planning exercises.
• Support project managers in the development of monthly project estimates, monitoring project cost performance, funding availability and earned‑value management related reporting.
• Support the annual workload proposal process and subsequent proposal revisions.
• Perform budget, financial and cost variance analysis.
• Collect, assimilate and report project information monthly, including analysis of actual and forecasted resource requirements vs contract baseline funding levels.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Monitor actual cost collection for accuracy and comparison to budget.
• Process actual cost corrections when needed.
• Coordinate and communicate project and contract funding availability.
• Support on‑demand business reporting requests as required.
• Analyze financial data to provide accurate and timely cost reports to management.
• Prepare and present cost analysis reports for management highlighting trends and variances.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and procedures as required.
• Support and attend meetings where cost and schedule reporting and performance are discussed.
• Wear company‑issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering plus seven years of progressive and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
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Current U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, perform, review, and present financial and cost performance reports.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to collect, organize, and analyze complex financial data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across all leadership levels.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Self‑driven, able to work independently to meet strict deadlines and as a team player.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel.
• Proficiency with People Soft Financials, especially People Soft Data Query.

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) plus federally recognized holidays

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc., dedicated to providing unmatched test operations and sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

Our name reflects our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research legacy and its “Toward New Horizons” founding study, driving expansion of AEDC’s capabilities and opportunities. Leveraging our parent companies’ expertise, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military…