Senior Cost Control Specialist

Spectra Tech is hiring for a Senior Cost Control Specialist in Aiken, SC.

DUTIES
Responsible for organizing, developing, analyzing, and maintaining financial analysis applications required to monitor established objectives, and to prepare status and management reports that identify variances in the work execution strategy and recommend solutions. Provide management with the capability of maintaining cost and schedule control throughout the life cycle of a complex project or work activity.

Under general supervision, performs moderately complex financial analysis activities to include: -
Performs financial procedures, prepares financial reports / plans on a periodic or ad hoc basis - Understands the business environment and operations of the area being supported -Serves as a financial liaison to actively communicate with operational programs - Performs and applies financial planning and analysis techniques including but not limited to: variance analysis, scenario analysis, financial and cash flow modeling, etc., as requested.

Master's degree in business / construction management / technical /engineering or a related area and 2 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate's degree and 8 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 12 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires considerable proficiency in the use of automated accounting, and budgeting systems as tools for performing required duties.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, and project controls.
Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
Requires considerable proficiency in the use of automated accounting, and budgeting systems as tools for performing required duties.

Preferred Skills
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.