Cost Control Analyst III — Contract Budget & Schedule

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a disciplined cost-control professional to set up and manage cost tracking, budgeting, and schedule control for complex government contracts. You will monitor expenditures, prepare funding projections, and ensure alignment with statements of work and government guidelines.

The role requires a degree with substantial relevant experience (or equivalent), with pathways including NNPS/NNS credentials and military experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree with required years of experience as specified in the job posting.
• Multiple pathways listed for education with different experience requirements.
• Military background or specific NNPS/NNS credentials are considered.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control system and monitor costs and schedules on contracts.
• Prepare budgets and schedules; perform analyses like funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Develop program plans to ensure requirements are captured and scheduled.
• Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate cost and schedule risks.
• Maintain funding availability by recording expenditures and submitting timely funding requests.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems and track outstanding work against contracts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 6 years exempt experience

Master’s Degree + 4 years exempt experience

NNS Apprentice School graduate

NNPS graduate

Associate's Degree + 2 years exempt experience or 4 years non-exempt experience

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years combined of Manufacturing/Shipbuilding/Military experience

High School/GED + 8 years combined of Manufacturing/Shipbuilding/Military experience

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a disciplined cost-control professional to set up and manage cost tracking, budgeting, and schedule control for complex government contracts. You will monitor expenditures, prepare funding projections, and ensure alignment with statements of work and government guidelines.

The role requires a degree with substantial relevant experience (or equivalent), with pathways including NNPS/NNS credentials and military experience.