Lead Cost Analyst (Program Cost Analyst )

Redwire Corporation•Goleta, CA

34d•$95,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space. Summary We have a current opportunity for a Lead Program Cost Analyst to join our team in Goleta, CA. This position will be considered as a Hybrid role and offers flexibility of split time in office and remote work from home. In this role you will support and collaborate with program management and accounting to develop, manage, and present information that informs decision makers and is critical to program success. Performs financial and administrative reporting for programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field with a minimum of 5 or more years' of relevant experience and a minimum of two years experience as a cost/price analyst capacity, supporting programs or projects
Previous experience summarizing, packaging, and presenting information to different levels of organizational hierarchy, including management
Experience developing budget/cost models for estimate program resource requirements and life cycle cost estimates, familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM's)
Experience with budget/cost variance analysis
Supporting program management in analyzing monthly performance data and accurately updating Estimate at Complete (ETC)
Must be US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

8 or more years of relevant experience preferred
Experience in program planning and/or program cost management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work collaboratively to meet deadlines
Assist program management with program forecasting
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Maintain project records, KPIs, and cost analysis reports, supporting data-driven decision-making
Knowledge of working within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Deltek, Costpoint preferred
Strong knowledge of internal control systems and procedures
Strong financial analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, including Vlookup and pivot table
Experience in Aerospace industry

Responsibilities

Works closely with program management in the EAC development process; monitors performance against agreed upon budgets and milestones
Facilitates, monitors, and forecasts program financial metrics in support of program revenue calculations for month-end close and financial planning activities
Supports reviews of financial and internal controls are adequate to meet management objectives
Develops and project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports; Creates financial charts in support of program management and program reviews
Supports program management by performing specific tasks related to reviews of management practices and policies; recommends changes to enhance operating efficiencies
Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that can influence costs-such as materials, labor, location, and special equipment requirements
Prepares a cost summary for the entire project, including the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontracts, overhead, taxes, insurance, markup, and any other costs that may affect the project
Estimates costs or tracks actual costs relative to bid specifications as the project develops
Support cost estimating or proposals as needed
If contract requires, lead the preparation and submittal of monthly IPMR CDRLs (Formats 1-7)
Some limited travel required