Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Cost Specialist opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 10/17/24 (by noon ET)

Senior Cost Specialist-

Duties:
Responsible for providing leadership and advise 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.
Responsible for 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.
Under Limited direction develops, implements and directs the total financial / project /program scopes
Provides strategic advice to management towards execution of plans.
Develop Life Cycle scope, cost and schedule estimates for projects consistent with DOE/NNSA funding guidance, project scope.
Ensure projects/funding are managed in accordance with the DOE requirements.
Establish and monitor productivity improvement goals and implementation plans by evaluating DOE/NNSA reviews and audit, assigning sponsors and tracking process.
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 advise pertaining to potential improvements.
Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/P&S systems and methods.
Leads, prepares and presents financial/project information in appropriate format to Senior/Executive SRNS management.
Leads project cost reviews / schedule meetings
Regularly provides functional guidance to subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated program/project analysis and problem solving
Act as the primary SRNS interface with DOE-SR and DOE-HQ on technical and financial initiatives.
Responsible for assuring award fee items are resolved within allotted time.
Initiate and deliver concise and accurate oral and written presentations to internal and external customers on project status, changes and alternative approaches.
Act as a business/financial advisor to assigned financial/project management teams, peers, less experienced financial/project managers and SRS senior management, as well as external customers.

Education & Years of Experience:
A master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and twelve (12) years of practical experience OR a Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and fifteen (15) years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR an associate's degree and seventeen (17) years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR a high school diploma and twenty (20) years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
Possesses strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Possessed an active DOE clearance (�L� or �Q�) within the past two (2) years.
Experience developing Life Cycle scope, cost and schedule estimates for projects consistent with DOE/NNSA funding guidance, project scope.
Previous SRNS experience.

Other Job Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE �Q� security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or large complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
Edgewater Technical Associates is committed to employing and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater Technical Associates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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