Sr Contracts and Cost Analyst
Sr Contracts and Cost Analyst
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The Sr. Contracts and Cost Analyst role offers a dynamic opportunity to play a key part in managing the Mechanical Departments finances ensuring efficient use of both operating and capital budgets. Youll track expenses analyze variances and generate reports that provide valuable insights for senior leadership.
Working closely with project managers youll help monitor capital project funding coordinate budget adjustments across departments and support strategic financial planning. Youll also investigate discrepancies assist with capital grant applications and oversee large contractsensuring invoice accuracy and managing vendor relationships.
Beyond financial oversight youll handle purchase requisitions resolve invoice issues and ensure accurate account coding contributing to the smooth financial operations of the department. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fastpaced collaborative environment and enjoys making a tangible impact on budget management and financial efficiency.
This key role plays a vital part in managing both operating and capital expenses within the Mechanical Department. The Sr. Contracts and Cost Analyst will:
- Track and analyze financials Monitor capital and operating expenses ensuring cost efficiency.
- Deliver datadriven insights Generate budget reports and expense forecasts to support strategic decisionmaking.
- Optimize purchasing Assist in acquiring materials and professional services while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Ensure accuracy Review and approve invoices to maintain financial integrity.
- Maximize funding Partner with the Grants and Strategic Capital teams to adjust capital project funding as needed.
- Investigate financial trends Collaborate with Metras Budget and Grant Administration Departments to identify and resolve irregularities.
- Adapt and support Perform additional duties as required to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
This role is ideal for a detailoriented professional who thrives in a fastpaced environment and is passionate about ensuring financial efficiency within the transit industry.
The Mechanical Department is the driving force behind the maintenance and reliability of a 1180piece commuter rail fleet. Our team ensures that every train meets the highest standards of safety cleanliness and performance through expert repair inspection cleaning rebuilding and replacement. We are committed to delivering a smooth dependable ride while adhering to the rigorous guidelines of the Federal Railroad Administration Association of American Railroads American Public Transit Association and original equipment manufacturers.
The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Business or Finance OR in lieu of specified degree any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four years in financial analysis purchasing or budgeting.
- In addition to #1 above must have a minimum of four years experience that includes a combination of any of the following: procurement data or financial analysis cost accounting and budgeting.
- Considerable knowledge of cost accounting and budgeting concepts and techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of statistical and program analysis.
- Good knowledge of accounting and forecasting principles.
- Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rules and regulations as they apply to procurement processes.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites specifically Word Excel and Power Point. Must be able to write compound formulas consolidate data use pivot tables and create charts.
- Considerable analytical organizational critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently lead meetings and manage projects.
- Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoon evenings or weekends.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize Metra prohibits applicants and employees use or possession of (or paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of in their bodies including synthetic and/or nonsynthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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