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Hybrid Up to 2 days remote in Aiken, SC
Our client seeks a Principal Business Analyst specializing in cost controls to advise senior leadership on project controls, financial analysis, planning, and scheduling for complex programs. The role will lead strategic project controls initiatives, deliver advanced financial insights, and guide teams on compliance with FAR, DEAR, CAS, and related standards. The position requires expert proficiency with accounting and cost management systems, risk analysis, and stakeholder communication across government and internal audiences.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $90.00 to $110.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Hybrid Up to 2 days remote in Aiken, SC
Our client seeks a Principal Business Analyst specializing in cost controls to advise senior leadership on project controls, financial analysis, planning, and scheduling for complex programs. The role will lead strategic project controls initiatives, deliver advanced financial insights, and guide teams on compliance with FAR, DEAR, CAS, and related standards. The position requires expert proficiency with accounting and cost management systems, risk analysis, and stakeholder communication across government and internal audiences.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $90.00 to $110.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
- Serve as senior advisor to leadership for execution, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis, and estimating applications.
- Provide strategic advice to management to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, financial analysis, and cost control across complex projects and programs.
- Lead and supervise project controls, financial analysis, and planning and scheduling efforts for assigned projects or programs.
- Develop project baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend plans.
- Maintain working knowledge of site business systems and recommend improvements.
- Provide technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to project controls and financial teams.
- Develop and deliver training programs in project controls, financial controls, and planning and scheduling systems and methods.
- Prepare and present financial and project information to senior and executive management.
- Conduct complex analyses across financial and technical disciplines and develop alternative strategies to achieve milestones.
- Advise project management teams and stakeholders on business and financial matters.
- Perform risk analyses, define and approve corrective actions, and establish priorities.
- Develop strategies, plans, and programs for new initiatives and resolve complex schedule, financial, and business issues.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate government compliance activities to meet objectives and schedules.
- Apply and analyze accounting principles related to FAR, DEAR, and CAS to guide stakeholders.
- Assist with CASB Disclosure Statement and Incurred Cost Submission preparation and analysis.
- Maintain effective communication with DOE/NNSA, auditors, internal audit, and management on financial matters.
- Identify and recommend process improvements and participate in cross-functional projects.
- Expert-level working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- Proven experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with government agencies.
- Previous experience with DCAA, GAO, OIG, or similar government auditing entities.
- Expert proficiency with automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems.
- Strong personal computer skills.
- Practical experience with site business systems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop baselines, WBS, milestone schedules, and spend plans.
- Experience leading project controls, financial analysis, and planning and scheduling teams.
- Advanced capability conducting complex financial and technical analyses and risk assessments.
- Strong stakeholder communication and presentation experience with senior leadership.
- 8 years of government contractor accounting compliance experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (preferred).
- Master's degree in business, construction management, technical, engineering, or related area and 15 years of practical experience.
- Or Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, technical, engineering, or related area and 18 years of practical experience.
- Or Associate's degree and 20 years of practical experience.
- Or high school diploma and 22 years of relevant experience.
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Salary : $90 - $110