Principal Financial Analyst

Location: Aiken, SC
Work Location: Savannah River Site (SRS)
Telework: Up to 2 Days Per Week with CFO Leadership Approval
Clearance Requirement: None Required (Uncleared Position)

EGS is seeking a Principal Business Analyst - Cost Controls to provide senior-level financial, project controls, and government compliance support for programs and operations at the Savannah River Site.

This position serves as a senior advisor to SRNS, DOE, and NNSA leadership, providing strategic guidance related to project controls, financial analysis, cost management, planning and scheduling, government compliance, and business operations. The selected candidate will support highly complex programs and initiatives while providing leadership, mentoring, and technical expertise to project controls, financial, and business management personnel.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and government contractor accounting practices. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence decision-making across multiple organizations and stakeholders. 

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Cost Controls

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance related to cost controls, financial analysis, planning, scheduling, and project controls activities
• Develop and maintain project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and spend plans
• Analyze financial, business, and project performance data to support executive decision-making
• Perform complex financial analyses and develop recommendations to improve project and organizational performance
• Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement
• Support risk analysis activities and recommend corrective actions and mitigation strategies

Government Compliance & Accounting

• Apply expert knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Provide guidance on complex government compliance and accounting matters
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements
• Support preparation, review, and analysis of Incurred Cost Submissions
• Interface with government auditors and regulatory organizations regarding financial and compliance matters
• Support audits, reviews, and compliance assessments involving DCAA, GAO, OIG, DOE, and other regulatory entities

Leadership & Business Advisory Services

• Serve as a trusted business and financial advisor to project teams, management, executive leadership, and government customers
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, coaching, and training to financial analysts, project controls specialists, and planning/scheduling personnel
• Lead development and delivery of training related to financial controls, project controls, cost management, and business systems
• Prepare and present financial and project information to senior and executive leadership
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and support strategic business initiatives

Process Improvement & Strategic Planning

• Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, and financial performance
• Participate in organizational and cross-functional projects focused on business improvement initiatives
• Support development of new business strategies, processes, and technologies
• Analyze complex business issues and develop innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

One of the following combinations is required:

• Master's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technical discipline, or related field with 15 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technical discipline, or related field with 18 years of relevant experience
• Associate's degree with 20 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma/GED with 22 years of relevant experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert-level knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Expert-level knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Strong understanding of Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with government agencies
• Experience supporting government contractor accounting and compliance activities
• Experience interacting with government audit organizations such as DCAA, GAO, OIG, or similar entities
• Advanced proficiency with accounting, cost management, estimating, and scheduling systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
• Experience leading teams and mentoring financial or project controls personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of government contractor accounting compliance experience
• Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or federal government programs
• Experience preparing CASB Disclosure Statements
• Experience supporting Incurred Cost Submissions
• Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management systems within a government contracting environment
• Previous experience supporting large DOE or federal projects

Work Environment

• Part-time position with up to 40 hours per week
• Telework available up to two days per week with management approval
• No travel anticipated

Security Requirements

• No security clearance required
• Position is designated as uncleared