Cost Management Analyst

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International, based in Pontiac, MI, is seeking a Cost Management Analyst to prepare, audit, and analyze cost data across PMIS and EVMS frameworks. You’ll support the monthly forecast cycle, budgets, and variances to inform management and external customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 0–3 years of experience, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain security clearance. Strong Excel/office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 0–3 years of experience in business administration, financial analysis, cost accounting, project control or program analysis.
• U.S. citizenship is required and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supports monthly forecast cycle: budgets, earned value, actuals, estimates to complete.
• Maintains budget baselines and EVMS requirements with Program Office/Contracts.
• Assists internal and external customers as required.
• Maintains financial data in Cost Management software for analyses.
• Ensures proper cost allocation to direct projects via interfaces with ERP.
• Monitors general ledger integrity and cost reports; initiates corrective actions.
• Audits purchase orders, requisitions, and inventory against budget.
• Prepares graphs, charts and tables as management indicators.
• Assists in cost proposal data and cost justification.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Database systems

Job description

World Headquarters
Pontiac, MI 48341, USA

Description

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Management Analyst to join our team. The Cost Management Analyst will prepare, audit, and analyze a wide variety of cost and performance data to assure conformity with established Program Management Information System (PMIS) and Program Management Professional (PMP) procedures. The analyst researches, provides, and advises internal and external customers with information needed to manage research and development programs. In addition, the analyst supports the monthly forecast cycle which involves processing budget, earned value, actuals, estimates to complete invoices, and reports along with analyzing variances for Summary Account Managers, Program Office/Contracts, upper management, and external customers.

Job Duties:

• Supports the monthly forecast cycle which involves processing budget, earned value, actuals, and estimates to complete and analyzing variances for Summary Account Managers, Program Office/Contracts, upper management, and external customers in support of each month’s performance measurement baseline
• Maintains the Program Management Processes which involves assisting Summary Account Managers in developing and maintaining budget baselines while protecting the integrity, data, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements. This task also includes assisting Program Office/Contracts in the preparation of release documents.
• Assists both internal and external customers as required.
• Maintains all financial data in the Cost Management software which allows for the gathering of enterprise level data for various analyses such as manpower, business planning, and cash flow.
• Maintains the interface between the Cost Management software and the enterprise level software which allows for proper allocation of costs to direct projects.
• Monitors the integrity of the general ledger information, the cost accumulation reports, and the Cost Management software information and initiates any corrective actions necessary.
• Audits purchase orders, purchases requisitions and inventory for conformity with current budget assumptions.
• Prepares a variety of graphs, charts, and tables to be used as management indicators in analysis and planning.
• Assists in preparation of proposal data when required, especially in cost justification.
• Provides a wide variety of simple analyses in support of internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• PMP is preferred
• Work involves practical job knowledge and skill gained with 0-3 years of experience in such areas as business administration, financial analysis, cost accounting, project control or program analysis
• Good communication, adaptability, collaboration, and ability to function effectively in a team setting are critical
• Excellent critical thinking and analytically oriented mindset with a grasp of accounting, finance, and project management principles
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and database systems
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U. Department of State.

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

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