Sr Cost Analyst, Operations

Overview

Job Title: Sr Cost Analyst, Base Operations

Location: Arnold Air Force Base, TN

Job Family Code: G – Program Management & Operations (non-tech)

Function/Branch: Project Controls

Directorate: Business Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: A08

Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000 /year

Open to internal and external candidates.

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 work as a member of an integrated team responsible for analyzing costs and collaborating 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.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, project controls, and project managers to analyze project performance, identify trends, and support recommendations to improve performance.

• 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 annual workload proposal process and subsequent proposal revisions.
• Perform budget, financial and cost variance analysis.
• Monthly collection, assimilation, and reporting of project information, analyzing actual and forecasted resource requirements versus 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 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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current U.S. Citizenship required.

U.S. Citizenship is required. BNH will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

• Experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost functions, including 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 with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze complex financial data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in performing data analysis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of leadership.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management techniques.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently to meet strict deadlines and as a team player.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, 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) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.