Cost Coordinator

Overview

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SUMMARY

Bering Straits Native Corporation, is seeking a qualified Cost Coordinator to work in Anchorage, AK.  This is an entry-level position which supports the Business Development Cost Team in generating complex financial spreadsheets for cost proposals in response to government RFPs and discussions with customers.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with functional area experts determines necessary resources for projects.
• Gathers details and then compiles and analyzes data to estimate all project performance costs to meet government specifications.
• Assists in developing aggressive and competitive proposals to address government customer requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• Develops and employs costing factors and methodologies for materials, equipment, tools, labor and vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• High proficiency in MS Excel, or estimating database is mandatory.
• Must be task oriented, self-motivated with the inherent ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work as team member.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Some knowledge of Service Contract Act, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other Government-related applicable standards and regulations is desirable.
• Ten key by touch is helpful as is proficiency in MS Word.
• Ability to write and edit cost narratives utilizing MS Word.

Preferred

• Two years’ experience with cost estimate development, payroll, job costing or related field preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or demonstrated progress towards a degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting or related field also desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.