Cost Analyst

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

**This position will be filled as an Analyst III - Sr. Lead based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.**

**The position is to be based in the Woodlands Texas**

**The position is hybrid with an expectation of compliance with Entergys plan to return to the office 3 days/week in Q3-25**

**This posting may be used to fill multiple positions**

Job Summary/Purpose

The Capital Projects Analyst performs cost analysis budgets and forecasts related to New Generation projects in all stages of development or execution. Creates and maintains financial and business models. Compiles performance information related to monthly project cost for inclusion in reports. Provides analytical expertise to support project and portfolio management.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains cost models and performs scenario analysis for assigned projects.
• Prepares cash flow estimates in support of monthly present estimate (PE) process.
• Analyzes cost and schedule impacts of project scope changes and and delivers presentations of numerical analysis.
• Interfaces with internal and external project team (s) as necessary for cost control monitoring analysis and reporting. Provides day-to-day detailed monitoring and analysis of project budgets and actuals. Updates and maintains project budgets and cost information. Provides accurate financial cost reporting trending analysis and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides Cost Management support through identification of gaps and opportunities.
• Tracks & trends monthly spend to develop a view on earned value and provide predictability when assessing the project forecast.
• Actively performs Forensics Analysis on all aspects of project spend and forecast to assure budget adherence.
• Utilizes COGNOS POWER BI Maximo and Power Plan to perform analyses interpret the output and develop presentations from the data set (where applicable).
• Demonstrates very good documentation technical writing and organization skills to effectively control documents availability and readiness for ROD requirements prudency review deposition hearings filing for PSC Change Order Process and or other legal a solid understanding of Document Mgmt. Skill.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings safety inspections and field observations where applicable.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• B.S. in Finance Accounting Project Management Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience.
• Desired: MBA or other advanced degree.

Minimumexperience required of the position

• Analyst III: 4-6 years of mega-project experience.
• Analyst Sr.: At least 6 yearsof mega-project experience.
• Analyst Sr Lead: At least 8 years of mega-project experience.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

• Capital Project development and execution cost analysis experience with an owner or contractor.

• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies.

• Analytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word Excel PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in Cognos Power BI Maximo and Power Plan.

• Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost.

Desired:

• Knowledge of Entergy financial and accounting systems and processes.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory agencies for which the projects will be governed. These include NERC/MISO/FERC/Public Service Commission/City Council etc. where applicable.
• Understanding of cost schedule and risk alignment.

Any certificates licenses etc. required of the position

• Desired AACEI Certified Cost Technician AACEI Certified Cost Professional.

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Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119994
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.