Senior Cost Analyst (Supply Chain)

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Cost Analyst is the lead analytical expert for the Supply Chain cost-management program. The role develops complex cost models, market intelligence, and pricing analyses to support strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, budget planning, and executive decision-making. It collaborates with Procurement, Finance, Operations, Fleet, and other stakeholders to provide actionable insights that improve commercial outcomes and supply chain performance. After successful completion of a six-month probationary period, the position allows remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in data analytics, including data model development, dashboard development, reporting, and/or data mining.
Experience using Microsoft Power Platform tools; Power BI and Power Automate are preferred.
Knowledge of supplier cost structures, market dynamics, contract pricing, and total cost of ownership principles.
Ability to communicate data outcomes and findings to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Supply Chain processes, such as forecasting, procurement, approval limits, turnaround times, turn ratios, and cycle counts.
A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and evolution of Supply Chain’s cost-management program, including analytical methodologies, tools, governance practices, and reporting standards.
Build and maintain advanced cost models, including should-cost analyses, total cost of ownership models, supplier pricing evaluations, cost-driver analyses, and market benchmarks.
Evaluate supplier pricing, contract renewals, sourcing events, and commercial proposals to assess pricing reasonableness and maximize value.
Analyze market, commodity, labor, tariff, and economic trends to guide sourcing decisions, budget planning, and negotiations; may participate as a subject-matter expert in negotiations.
Identify, quantify, and validate cost savings, avoided costs, cost mitigation, and other measurable business impacts.
Develop dashboards, scorecards, reports, and executive-level presentations that translate complex data into clear recommendations.
Monitor supplier, commodity, and category cost trends to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging market pressures.
Establish quality standards and best practices to ensure analyses are accurate, transparent, and repeatable.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior analysts, and help build scalable tools, templates, and training resources.
Lead analytical projects from concept through implementation, delivering decision-ready insights to Supply Chain leadership and business stakeholders.

Benefits

Vacation starting at 13 days annually and increasing to 24 days with tenure.
Three personal leave days per year.
Twelve paid holidays per year.
Twelve sick leave days per year for personal or family health needs.
Option to purchase up to 40 additional vacation hours annually.
Three medical plan options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account eligibility.
Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost through Zero Health.
Two dental plans and one vision plan.
Family-building support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
Voluntary wellness program with the opportunity for employees and spouses enrolled in a medical plan to earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Health Savings Account available with the High-Deductible Health Plan.
Colorado PERA pension plan.
Supplemental retirement plans, including PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans.
Short- and long-term disability insurance available.
Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental plans.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance support.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.