Cost Engineer

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Cost Engineer in Tullahoma, TN.

POSITION 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Four-year degree. Candidates not meeting education requirements may be considered based on additional relevant experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Actively using/knowledge of COBRA & EVMS.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous nuclear experience