Manager - Project Cost Reporting Analyst

Overview

This remote role supports Digital Technologies (DT) project cost reporting within the Value Management Office (VMO) under Enterprise Services. The VMO leads business technology projects across the organization, with a focus on application development, enhancements, modernization, SaaS implementations/customizations, targeted infrastructure initiatives, and business process improvements with a digital focus.

This position executes weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial processes and serves as a primary resource for project financial reporting and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis for assigned projects, with 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 Program/Project Managers and sponsors to support estimating, monthly forecasting, and development of accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Reconcile invoice gaps and time-tracking discrepancies while monitoring purchase orders to ensure all costs are properly captured.
• Analyze financial variances and coordinate re-baselining activities as needed to maintain accurate project financial plans.

Requirements

• Typically, a university degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6+ years of experience, or (in the absence of a degree) 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel pivots/analysis).
• Ability to prioritize work across multiple competing activities and deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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; ability to influence others. Ownership and urgency around project financial matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.
• Eligible benefits may include (depending on business unit and collective-bargaining coverage): 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.
• 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

• United States (Remote): US-IA-REMOTE (remote work primarily offsite from home).

Additional Information

• This role requires no security clearance (None/Not Required).
• As part of the hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an office location, regardless of whether the role is designated as remote.
• Application window is expected to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, but may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.