What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Lead position at Longenecker & Associates?
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Cost Lead to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a premier national laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Ensure integration of the Cobra cost engine with the program's scheduling tool (Oracle Primavera P6) and the proper management of project costs, measurement of performance, management of change control, and analysis of budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
Develop and manage the Estimate to Complete (ETC) collection and integration process and validate the Estimate at Complete (EAC) within the Cobra data system. Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing EVMS implementation and develop strategies for
improving or further leveraging these systems.
Manage the performance measurement baseline through the monthly integration of schedule
plan, status, and forecasts with accounting system actuals, and develop quality assurance to ensure accuracy of reporting. Prepare, analyze, and review program performance measurement and cost variances, and for the implementation of change actions into the cost baseline according to procedure. Prepare and manage the variance analysis collection process and produce the required. Format deliverable reports (Fmt 1-5) along with other required monthly metrics according to the monthly business rhythm.
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Cost Lead to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a premier national laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Ensure integration of the Cobra cost engine with the program's scheduling tool (Oracle Primavera P6) and the proper management of project costs, measurement of performance, management of change control, and analysis of budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
Develop and manage the Estimate to Complete (ETC) collection and integration process and validate the Estimate at Complete (EAC) within the Cobra data system. Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing EVMS implementation and develop strategies for
improving or further leveraging these systems.
Manage the performance measurement baseline through the monthly integration of schedule
plan, status, and forecasts with accounting system actuals, and develop quality assurance to ensure accuracy of reporting. Prepare, analyze, and review program performance measurement and cost variances, and for the implementation of change actions into the cost baseline according to procedure. Prepare and manage the variance analysis collection process and produce the required. Format deliverable reports (Fmt 1-5) along with other required monthly metrics according to the monthly business rhythm.
- Bachelors degree,
- Candidates not meeting education requirements may be considered based on additional relevant experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 25 years of experience functioning as a Cost Specialist on large scale government projects, including experience in a lead role,
- Significant earned value management knowledge and experience, including baseline development and change control,
- Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with multidisciplinary team members, using negotiation skills to influence,
- Experience with Deltek Cobra software,
- Experience with Oracle Primavera software,
- Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
- Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening,
- Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience on DOE sites and programs.
LOCATION
Aiken, South Carolina
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
