Cost Analyst

Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contracts department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Cost Analyst. The hours are 7am - 4pm, Monday‑Friday.

Shift: ALL

The Contracts Cost Analyst must be able to create & maintain databases for the purpose of overseeing the financial health of ongoing ship repair contracts. To do so, the analyst must be fluent in Excel, and trainable in multiple Data Base Management Systems.

• Typically has a BA/BS in Business Administration or a related academic field plus 4 years directly related experience or AA/AS plus 6 years directly related experience or 10 years directly related experience.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have an understanding of direct cost, indirect costs, fees, and how they pertain to the cost reporting process.
• Basic knowledge of contract requirements including Contract Data Requirement List, (CDRL), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

• While a degree in accounting is not required, a familiarity with cost and accounting practices and guidelines is required.
• Trade production rate structures and budget management.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Cost, Schedule, and Control System (CSCS)
• Performance trend, budget, and resource capacity analysis including recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Strong costing, analytics and accounting skills.
• Repair and modernization Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) philosophy
• Ship repair, overhaul and modernization processes and procedures.
• Development and implementation of strategic Repair objectives.
• Technical conflict resolution between all Production, Purchasing, Subcontracts and support departments.
• Development, application, and analysis of performance measures.

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• The position of Contracts Cost Analyst reports to the Contracts Manager.
• The position requires a close working relationship with Planners, Program Managers, Estimators, and NWRMC Personnel. The Program Managers will be the primary customers.
• The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Create database files in appropriate software application and ensure accuracy.
• Appending appropriate change order budgets to database.
• Update actual costs with weekly labor and material downloads.
• Create weekly in‑house Cost Schedule Status Reports (CSSR), for Program Managers.
• Working with Program Managers to develop an analysis of cost variances outside the contractual thresholds.
• Prepare cost and funding data to support the Program Managers, for internal customers and teaming partners.
• Interact with Program Managers concerning job status, which may include up‑to‑date progress for individual items or reasons why an item is either over running or under running the budgeted amount.
• Review variance analysis to assure compliance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Compile transfer request documentation for labor, material, and/or subcontractor costs that have been posted.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Department to reconcile any discrepancies.
• Produce and maintain the hardcopy contact files.
• Assist in printing and preparation of proposal packages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountable for the quality of financial reports and cost analytics, providing accurate Estimate at Completion…