Part-Time Principal Business Analyst – Cost Control

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a Part-Time Principal Business Analyst – Cost Control to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC. Up to a 40 hour work week is scheduled, this is a Part Time Position. Telework - Up to 2 days a week upon approval of CFO leadership. Application Deadline: Wednesday, 06/10/2026 at 12:00 noon EST.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a well-organized manner and can analyze complex facts and make decisions using a wide range of procedures.
Develop and recommend key strategies for SRS, DOE and external government and private organizations in support of DOE project controls, Financial Analysis and scheduling objectives. Without access to supervision development, plan and recommend appropriate business strategies, and technology to client Senior Management as well as to DOE and external organizations.
Expert-level working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proven experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with government agencies.
Possesses strong personal computer skills.
Previous experience working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or other similar government auditing entities.
Expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating.
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of government contractor accounting compliance experience

Responsibilities

Performing as the Senior Advisor to senior client/DOE/NNSA Management for the execution, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications.
Providing leadership and advice to management that enables the capability to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
Providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex Project Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a project or program.
Provides strategic advice to management towards execution of plans.
Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans.
Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provides advice pertaining to potential improvements.
Providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls/Financial Analysts/Planning & Scheduling specialists.
Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/ Planning & Scheduling systems and methods.
Leads, prepares and presents financial/ project information in appropriate format to Senior/Executive client management.
Conducts considerably complex analysis of issues involving numerous financial and / or technical disciplines. Develops innovative alternative strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones.
Acts as a business / financial advisor to assign project management teams, peers, less experienced project managers and SRS senior management, and external customers.
Performs risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions while establishing priorities.
Develops innovative strategies, plans, and program for new initiatives along with diagnosing and resolving problems of diverse scopes and multiple factors are to considered.
Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding and application of project controls, planning and scheduling and financial theory and practice by routinely and independently performing complex analysis that requires considerable interpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, and identification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues.
Synthesizing, evaluating, and structuring of complex and often disparate Schedule, Financial, and business issues.
Self-management and effective problem-solving ability are key factors in this position.
Develop and recommend key strategies for SRS, DOE and external government and private organizations in support of DOE project controls, Financial Analysis and scheduling objectives. Without access to supervision development, plan and recommend appropriate business strategies, and technology to client Senior Management as well as to DOE and external organization.
Applies and analyzes accounting principles, practices, and procedures as they relate to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to influence and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
Assists in preparation of client’s Cost Accounting Standard Board (CASB) Disclosure Statement.
Assists with preparation and analysis of the Incurred Cost Submission.
Functions at an advanced level by planning, organizing, and coordinating Government Compliance activities to meet established objectives and schedules.
Maintain an effective level of communication with internal and external customers such as DOE/NNSA, various Government Auditors, client Management, and Internal Audit on financial matters.
Identifies and recommend process improvement activities.
Participates in working groups and/or department/cross functional organization-wide projects; project planning, defining user requirements.
May represent the department in external working groups.
General accounting responsibilities as determined by the CFO organization.