Cost Analyst Team Leader

Job Description Summary

The Cost Analyst Team Leader will play a dual role, Functioning as a Cost Analyst on assigned projects and leading and developing a team of Cost Analysts. This position is crucial for executing defined cost analyst standard work, coaching team members on successful cross-functional mitigation plans, and onboarding newly hired Cost Analysts. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

The following activities will part of the responsibilities of the Cost Analyst Team Leader, including on multiple projects in parallel:

Essential Responsibilities

Cost Management & Reporting

• Track costs and develop cost execution plans (e.g., cost curves).
• Produce weekly/monthly cost reports and monitor budget variances.
• Maintain budget version control and support Cost-to-Complete estimates.
• Align cost forecasts with project schedules and BOQ quantity tracking.
• Prepare inputs for quarterly/biannual PMR reviews and monitor CTC indicators.
• Analyze cost overruns, risks, and opportunities; recommend and support mitigation plans.
• Provide lessons learned and feedback for future bids and budgets.

Change Orders & Claims

• Support change order cost estimates and track actual vs. budgeted spend.

Process & Systems

• Contribute to cost-control process design, improvements, and functional alignment.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor Cost Analysts, ensuring high-quality cost analysis.
• Support onboarding, performance feedback, and team development.
• Collaborate with leadership to align team objectives with organizational goals.
• Report cost performance and provide insights to project stakeholders.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Cost Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in these fields may be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong background in cost analysis, ideally in manufacturing or gas turbines.
• Proficiency with financial modeling, cost tracking tools, and project management systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in process improvement and developing cost-control mechanisms.
• Ability to assess team performance and support professional development.
• A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCP, SSBB, CMA, CPIM, PE, FE) is preferred.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute significantly to project success while leading a team dedicated to cost efficiency and strategic improvement in manufacturing projects.

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Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: November 21, 2025

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190, The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 13, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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