Strategic Project Controls & Forecasting Analyst

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KAES in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a Project Controls Analyst to collaborate with Turnaround and Project teams across KAES sites. You will analyze performance, forecast results, and guide adjustments to deliver competitive cost outcomes. Travel up to 25% to US/Canada sites and influence partnerships through best-practice changes.

The role requires strong data analysis, relationship-building, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to optimize project outcomes across industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel up to 25% to US/Canada sites.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
• Adaptability to learn new processes, technologies, or systems quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience analyzing data and influencing profitable business decisions.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks to optimize value and support stakeholder interests.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project and Turnaround teams to align on cost management plans and deliver competitive outcomes.
• Apply Koch's Principle Based Management to cost practices.
• Build strong relationships and be a preferred partner for stakeholders.
• Develop forecasts, analyze cost variances, derive insights, and influence outcomes.
• Align team cost structures with execution plans and KAES standards.
• Improve data integrity through KAES frameworks; support risk optimization and change management.
• Proactively challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Data analysis

Learning new processes

Task prioritization

Willingness to travel

Tools

Alteryx

Redshift

Tableau

PowerBI

EcoSys

Maximo

@Risk

Job description

KAES in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a Project Controls Analyst to collaborate with Turnaround and Project teams across KAES sites. You will analyze performance, forecast results, and guide adjustments to deliver competitive cost outcomes. Travel up to 25% to US/Canada sites and influence partnerships through best-practice changes.

The role requires strong data analysis, relationship-building, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to optimize project outcomes across industrial settings.