Manager - Project Cost Reporting Analyst

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-10-26
Location: US-IA-REMOTE (Remote)
Position Type: Remote
Security Clearance: None/Not Required

This U.S.-based role requires U.S. citizenship. Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

The organization is seeking a Digital Technologies (DT) Project Cost Reporting Analyst to join its Value Management Office (VMO) within Enterprise Services. The VMO leads significant business technology projects across the organization, primarily focused on application development, enhancements, and modernization (including many SaaS software implementations and customizations). The role supports weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial processes and provides project financial reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis for assigned projects, ensuring strong ownership and urgency in managing project financials.
• Aggregate actual cost data from multiple financial systems to provide a comprehensive view of project financial health.
• Partner with Project Managers and sponsors to support estimating, monthly forecasting, and the development of accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Reconcile invoice gaps and time-tracking discrepancies while monitoring purchase orders to ensure all costs are captured.
• Analyze financial variances and coordinate re-baselining activities as needed to maintain accurate project financial plans.
• Serve as the “go-to” person for financials for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Typically a university degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in related field and minimum 6+ years’ experience OR, in absence of a degree, 8+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications (including Excel pivots/analysis).
• Ability to prioritize work across multiple competing activities and deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and analyzing financial business cases and/or cost/benefit analyses.
• Experience with SAP/APEX or other ERP Financial systems and Planview Portfolios.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; and ability to influence others with ownership and urgency around project financial matters.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD (good faith estimate).

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining coverage. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the organization’s performance.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Remote: Employees in Remote roles work primarily offsite (from home).
• While designated as remote, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at an office location.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The organization provides affirmative action for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Application Window

The organization anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted; it may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business necessity.