Cost Analyst

Beyond New Horizons; Hillandale (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC is seeking a Cost Analyst to support TOS II at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, MD. The analyst will partner with project controls and government financial managers to monitor performance and improve cost reporting.

Responsibilities include preparing cost reports, cost estimates, and earned value related reporting, plus maintaining narratives and budgeting accuracy. Internal/external candidates eligible.

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering plus relevant experience per grade.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and AEDC access.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports.
• Support monthly project estimates and cost performance monitoring.
• Assist with annual workload proposals and revisions.
• Develop project narratives for financial data context.
• Perform budget, financial, and cost variance analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy across project documentation.
• Monitor costs and compare to budget; process corrections as needed.
• Support on-demand business reporting requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Cost Analyst

Location: White Oak, MD

Job Family Code: G - Program Management & Operations (Non Tech)

Function/Branch: Test Operations / Tunnel 9

Directorate: Business Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: A06 (GB0602) - A07 (GB0702)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 06: $68,000 - $89,000; Grade 07: $76,000 - $101,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Analyst, supporting TOS II, at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. The Cost Analyst will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with project controls cost leads, government financial managers, and project managers to monitor project performance. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong analytical skills.

Job Duties

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain project narratives to provide context for financial data.
• Perform budget, financial and cost variance analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all project documentation and files.
• Monitor project costs for accuracy and comparison to budget.
• Process actual cost corrections when needed.
• Support on-demand business reporting requests as required.
• Analyze financial data to provide accurate and timely cost reports to stakeholders.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Grade 06: BS degree in either Finance, Accounting, or Engineering plus one year of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and progressive and relevant experience.
• Grade 07: BS degree in either Finance, Accounting, or Engineering plus a minimum of three years of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and progressive and relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Formulas, Vlookups).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in performing data analysis.
• Basic understanding of project cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with project management principles.
• Effective communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze complex financial data.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team player to meet deadlines and deliverables.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role by location: Grade 06: $68,000 - $89,000; Grade 07: $76,000 - $101,000 / year at White Oak, Maryland.

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.