Part-Time Principal Business Analyst - Cost Control

Seeking a Part-Time Principal Business Analyst - Cost Control

to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC. Up to a 40 hour work week is scheduled, this is a Part Time Position.

Telework - Up to 2 days a week upon approval of CFO leadership

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 06/10/2026 at 12:00 noon EST.

Requirements:

The Contractor will be responsible for performing as the Senior Advisor to senior client/DOE/NNSA Management for the execution, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications. Also responsible for providing leadership and advice to management that enables the capability to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.

• Responsible for providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex Project Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a project or program

• Provides strategic advice to management towards execution of plans

• Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans

• Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provides advice pertaining to potential improvements

• Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls/Financial Analysts/Planning & Scheduling specialists

• Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/ Planning & Scheduling systems and methods

• Leads, prepares and presents financial/ project information in appropriate format to Senior/Executive client management

• Conduct considerably complex analysis of issues involving numerous financial and / or technical disciplines. Develop innovative alternative strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones

• Act as a business / financial advisor to assign project management teams, peers, less experienced project managers and SRS senior management, and external customers

• Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions while establishing priorities

• Develop innovative strategies, plans, and program for new initiatives along with diagnosing and resolving problems of diverse scopes and multiple factors are to considered

• Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding and application of project controls, planning and scheduling and financial theory and practice by routinely and independently performing complex analysis that requires considerable interpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, and identification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues

• Synthesizing, evaluating, and structuring of complex and often disparate Schedule, Financial, and business issues

• Self-management and effective problem-solving ability are key factors in this position

• Develop and recommend key strategies for SRS, DOE and external government and private organizations in support of DOE project controls, Financial Analysis and scheduling objectives. Without access to supervision development, plan and recommend appropriate business strategies, and technology to client Senior Management as well as to DOE and external organization

Additional Duties

• Applies and analyzes accounting principles, practices, and procedures as they relate to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to influence and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders

• Assists in preparation of client's Cost Accounting Standard Board (CASB) Disclosure Statement

• Assists with preparation and analysis of the Incurred Cost Submission

• Functions at an advanced level by planning, organizing, and coordinating Government Compliance activities to meet established objectives and schedules

• Maintain an effective level of communication with internal and external customers such as DOE/NNSA, various Government Auditors, client Management, and Internal Audit on financial matters

• Identifies and recommend process improvement activities

• Participates in working groups and/or department/cross functional organization-wide projects; project planning, defining user requirements

• May represent the department in external working groups

• General accounting responsibilities as determined by the CFO organization

Work Hours: A 40-hour work week is scheduled. Client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute for lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. The anticipated work schedule is from Mon-Thurs 7:00a-4:00p hours subjected to change. This is a part-time position.

Area Security Access: Clearance not required. Uncleared.

Qualifications:

Required

• Must be able to work in a well-organized manner and can analyze complex facts and make decisions using a wide range of procedures.

• Expert-level working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Proven experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with government agencies

• Possesses strong personal computer skills

• Previous experience working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or other similar government auditing entities. (required qualification)

• Expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating

• Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems

Education

• Master''''s degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 15 years of practical experience OR

• Bachelor''''s degree (BA or BS) in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 18 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR

• An associate''''s degree and 20 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. OR

• A high school diploma and 22 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent

Preferred:

• 8+ years of government contractor accounting compliance experience (preferred qualification systems as tools for performing required duties

NOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract.

Additional Information:

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth IRA, and Direct Deposit.

To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at  www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!

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