Cost Analyst jobs in Jackson, MS

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Program Cost/Schedule Control Analyst II sets up a cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are captured and scheduled. Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program costs and scheduling risks. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing the preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract costs and schedule baselines.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance AND at least two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience (Associate's Degree AND at least 6 years of experience OR H/S Diploma AND at least 10 years of experience.)
• 1-2 years of experience in DOD is preferred.
• DCAA/DCMA Interface experience preferred.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint).
• SAP experience preferred.
• Some travel will be required.
• Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instructions.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Physical Requirements: Primarily manufacturing/assembly environment. Must be able to work in the following environmental conditions: noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and electrical current. Must be able to bend and reach. Must have close visual acuity such as viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at close distance to the eyes. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to maneuver up to 20 pounds. Will be performing substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.