Security-Cleared Lead Cost Specialist – Naval Nuclear

Babcock International; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with life assurance

Digital GP and health checks

Professional fees paid

Reservist leave

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Principal Cost Specialist to lead cost management across its Naval Nuclear portfolio and provide strategic leadership on estimating, budgeting and performance reporting. You will influence major programmes and work with senior leaders to support critical decision-making.

The role emphasizes governance, framework development, and cross-team collaboration within a secure, defence-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management for complex portfolios or major programmes.
• Strong governance, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Ability to coach and mentor project controls professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management activities across Naval Nuclear portfolio as SME.
• Develop and maintain cost management frameworks, standards and governance.

Skills

Cost management

Portfolio governance

Forecasting

Leadership

Data analysis

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Principal Cost Specialist to lead cost management across its Naval Nuclear portfolio and provide strategic leadership on estimating, budgeting and performance reporting. You will influence major programmes and work with senior leaders to support critical decision-making.

The role emphasizes governance, framework development, and cross-team collaboration within a secure, defence-focused environment.