Sr. Level Cost Analyst (Program Cost Analyst )

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Summary

We have a current opportunity for a Sr. Level Cost Analyst (will consider all Senior Levels), to join our team in Goleta, CA. This position will be considered as a Hybrid role and offers flexibility of split time in office and remote work from home. In this role you will support and collaborate with program management and accounting to develop, manage, and present information that informs decision makers and is critical to program success. Performs financial and administrative reporting for programs.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with program management in the EAC development process; monitors performance against agreed upon budgets and milestones
• Facilitates, monitors, and forecasts program financial metrics in support of program revenue calculations for month-end close and financial planning activities
• Supports reviews of financial and internal controls are adequate to meet management objectives
• Develops and project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports; Creates financial charts in support of program management and program reviews
• Supports program management by performing specific tasks related to reviews of management practices and policies; recommends changes to enhance operating efficiencies
• Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that can influence costs-such as materials, labor, location, and special equipment requirements
• Prepares a cost summary for the entire project, including the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontracts, overhead, taxes, insurance, markup, and any other costs that may affect the project
• Estimates costs or tracks actual costs relative to bid specifications as the project develops
• Support cost estimating or proposals as needed
• If contract requires, lead the preparation and submittal of monthly IPMR CDRLs (Formats 1-7)
• Some limited travel required

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field with a minimum of 5 or more years’ of relevant experience and a minimum of two years experience as a cost/price analyst capacity, supporting programs or projects
• Previous experience summarizing, packaging, and presenting information to different levels of organizational hierarchy, including management
• Experience developing budget/cost models for estimate program resource requirements and life cycle cost estimates, familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM’s)
• Experience with budget/cost variance analysis
• Supporting program management in analyzing monthly performance data and accurately updating Estimate at Complete (ETC)
• Must be US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• 8 or more years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience in program planning and/or program cost management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work collaboratively to meet deadlines
• Assist program management with program forecasting
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Maintain project records, KPIs, and cost analysis reports, supporting data-driven decision-making
• Knowledge of working within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Deltek, Costpoint preferred
• Strong knowledge of internal control systems and procedures
• Strong financial analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, including Vlookup and pivot table
• Experience in Aerospace industry

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. For California positions: Pay Range $95,000 - $150,000 per year How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined Apply tot his job Apply To this Job