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Aston Carter · 5 hours ago

Project Cost Analyst - Intermediate - MP - VF

Valparaiso, IN

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$34.89/hr - $47.89/hr

3+ years exp

Aston Carter provides corporate talent solutions and is seeking a Cost Analyst responsible for comprehensive cost management and forecasting for major capital projects. The role involves enhancing project predictability through quantitative and qualitative assessments and managing project budgets and performance baselines.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Increase proficiency in cost analysis and integrated cost–schedule forecasting utilizing quantitative risk management tools such as Expected Monetary Value (EMV) and Sensitivity Analysis

Develop and maintain qualitative integrated project baselines to measure, monitor, and improve project performance

Apply cost-of-quality principles to strengthen cost management processes

Provide continuous life-cycle cost estimating and forecasting to improve predictability

Manage the project budget and cost performance baseline

Maintain and manage the project Estimate at Completion (EAC), and recommend improvements to project stakeholders

Direct overall cost management efforts and tailor cost processes, tools, and techniques to enhance cost performance

Apply integrated, objective risk management practices to project baselines to optimize risk responses

Integrate scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality to improve project predictability and performance

Use schedule analysis techniques to optimize schedule and cost outcomes

Coordinate contract commercial management activities including payments, performance assessments, reporting, and initial performance analysis

Conduct contract reviews focusing on payment requirements, compliance, and supporting documentation

Process labor timesheets, invoices, and contract-related submittals; assign and validate Nature of Expense, WBS, and Cost Budgeting System codes

Assist Project Managers and Cost Budget Analysts in the accrual process

Perform cost and schedule analysis to identify variances, trends, and required corrective or preventive actions

Deliver standard and advanced cost reports for key project stakeholders

Evaluate manpower, labor hours, and labor cost requirements versus budget constraints

Apply core project controls expertise to enhance project predictability and performance

Review, coordinate, and support the use of project management guidelines, standards, processes, job aids, and tools

Integrate all project management subsidiary systems to improve overall execution

Support Major Project Managers, Directors, and other stakeholders in retrieving and interpreting cost data

Utilize strong communication competencies to drive effective cost management decision-making

Lead through situational leadership, inspiring and motivating project stakeholders

Apply conflict resolution, teamwork, and value-based decision-making to support project objectives

Qualification

Cost ManagementForecastingRisk ManagementMicrosoft ExcelData AnalysisProject BudgetingContract ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma with 8+ years of experience working in Microsoft Excel or equivalent tools involving data manipulation, integration, and report generation

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in financial or cost management

Valid driver's license