San Diego, California, United States Hybrid Contract

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is hiring a Cost Analyst

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes, coordinates, and processes design change requests and cost or schedule trends to maintain accurate project status reporting for capital initiatives.
  • Gathers, verifies, and reconciles cost data and technical documentation to support project trend tracking and accountability.
  • Offers technical support in reviewing contractor and consultant payment requests against contractual terms and internal guidelines.
  • Flags inconsistencies to project managers and confirms adherence to insurance, payroll, and safety regulations.
  • Reviews and distributes financial reports and spreadsheets, ensuring correct cost distribution and data integrity.
  • Processes invoices within a large-scale capital budget, verifying accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely disbursement.
  • Manages financial oversight of on-call consultant contracts by authorizing tasks, allocating funds to specific projects, and producing monthly summaries.
  • Supports cost estimation, financial forecasting, and reporting for capital and maintenance efforts using project management systems and specialized software.
  • Collaborates with senior analysts on cash flow projections, identifying potential savings or overruns in project spending.
  • Helps generate performance metrics using earned value analysis, 'S' curves, and other tracking techniques.
  • Aids in setting up and testing maintenance-related software and associated hardware components.
  • Delivers training sessions to staff, consultants, and contractors, including developing instructional content and conducting group or individual instruction.
  • Executes moderately complex budget preparation and management tasks for the department.
  • Supports the creation of financial forecasts, expenditure reviews, staffing analyses, and ongoing budget monitoring reports.
  • Prepares budget documentation, funding adjustment proposals, and contributes to special assignments as needed.

Benefits

  • 14 paid holidays annually
  • Paid time off ranging from 18 to 33 days per year
  • Parental and child care support benefits
  • Paid family and parental leave through salary continuation
  • Reimbursement for qualifying tuition expenses
  • Retirement options including a defined benefit pension and 457 deferred compensation plan
  • Annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Access to multiple on-site fitness centers with scheduled classes
  • Workspaces located near outdoor areas
  • Discounted fitness programs for various experience levels and objectives
  • Regular monthly fruit deliveries
  • Recognition and rewards for community volunteer service
  • Access to financial wellness consulting
  • Campus situated near popular walking trails in San Diego

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Collaborates regularly with capital project managers, external consultants, and interdepartmental teams.

Application Deadline

August 7, 2025. Applications will be evaluated after this date.

Physical & Mental Demands

Individuals with disabilities may perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations.

Disaster Service Worker Designation

Position is designated under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109 as a Disaster Service Worker.

Reasonable Accommodations

Accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.

Background check

A fingerprint-based background investigation is required for employment.

Required Skills
Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelERP SystemsProblem-SolvingAttention to detailProcess ImprovementProject ManagementCompliance
About company
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Operates San Diego International Airport (SAN), a critical public infrastructure asset and one of the nation's busiest single-runway airports, with a core purpose to create an exceptional experience for the community and visitors.
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Posted 10 months ago