Cost Analyst 1
About The Position
As a Cost Analyst 1 at ULA, you will play an important role on the Finance Integrated Program Team in Denver, CO. Key responsibilities include: Budget and Schedule Management: Coordinates with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to maintain cost and schedule baselines, prepare schedules, and assist in Estimate At Complete (EAC) evaluations. Financial and Performance Analysis: Conducts financial/schedule analyses, including funding profiles, varianceanalysis, critical paths, and risk assessments. Utilizes performance metrics to improve program performance. Funding and Risk Management: Ensures accurate expenditure records, prepares funding projections, trackscommitments, and integrates risks and opportunities with baseline schedules and costs. Reporting and Deliverables: Prepares and submits required deliverables and provides ad hoc reporting to supportmanagement decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Foundational understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, or cost management
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and interpret basic financial or scheduling metrics
- Familiarity with concepts such as variance analysis, forecasting, or risk assessment
- Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both on a team and think independently with a proactive approach to business solutions
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with MS Excel, notably pivot tables, formulas and charts
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to maintain cost and schedule baselines, prepare schedules, and assist in Estimate At Complete (EAC) evaluations.
- Conducts financial/schedule analyses, including funding profiles, varianceanalysis, critical paths, and risk assessments. Utilizes performance metrics to improve program performance.
- Ensures accurate expenditure records, prepares funding projections, trackscommitments, and integrates risks and opportunities with baseline schedules and costs.
- Prepares and submits required deliverables and provides ad hoc reporting to supportmanagement decision-making.
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
