Senior Cost Analyst (w/Risk Focus)

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct recurring risk assessments across program processes to identify threats to program continuity and performance. Monitor internal and external factors that affect the program’s risk profile,

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About the Role

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We’re seeking a Senior Risk Cost Analyst (w/Risk Focus) to support the project controls and program finance office on a large-scale rail transit program. You’ll sit inside the owner’s risk and cost management function, quantifying exposure across the program, working the numbers behind contingency positions, and reporting to program leadership on what the risks are and what to do about them.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.

Responsibilities

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→Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
→Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
→Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
→Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of experience in risk, cost, or project controls roles on large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in passenger transit (bus or rail) or transportation (highways, roads, or bridges) sectors.
Demonstrated success performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, including risk modeling, scenario analysis, and data analytics.
Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring risk mitigation strategies with project controls, estimating, and scheduling teams.
Demonstrated success maintaining a program risk register and the associated cost and contingency forecasts.
Experience preparing risk reports and recommendations for senior program leadership.
Proficiency with risk and cost management tools (e.g. @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen, Safran Risk, Excel, etc.).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or business.
Active professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) through AACE, Project Management Professional through PMI, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA.
10+ years of risk, cost, or project controls experience on transportation megaprograms valued at $1B+.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

What We Offer

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Expected Salary: $125k-$205k/year ($60-$99/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level and years of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

✓Unlimited flexible time off

✓Paid holidays

✓Paid parental leave

✓Health, dental, and vision insurance

✓Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)

✓Long-term disability insurance

✓Short-term disability insurance

✓Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment

✓401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution

✓Formal career planning and development program

✓$2,500 annually toward professional development

✓Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend