Cost Lead
Job 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.
Basic Job Requirements
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
Four-year degree. Candidates not meeting education requirements may be considered based
on additional relevant experience.