Senior Cost Analyst - Promotional

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

At SAN, we take pride in fostering employee growth and development. This position is exclusively available to current SDCRAA employees, reflecting our commitment to internal advancement, all other applications will not be considered. 

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: Project Management Complex, located on the San Diego International Airport campus. Work alongside with our Construction JV partners on the waterfront, providing stunning views of San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline. 
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity.  
• Salary: The hiring salary for Senior Cost Analyst is starting at $91,359 annually. The full pay range for Senior Cost Analyst is $78,085 to $124,936. 
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more! 
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails. 
• Application Deadline: August 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. 

About the Job:

The Airport Design & Construction department is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst with strong analytical skills to join their exciting and fast paced environment. The selected candidate will collaborate with diverse stakeholders and perform detailed and specialized cost and project analysis, and develop financial forecasts. Their strong budgeting knowledge and data driven decision making skills will play a key role in driving financial and operational efficiency. 

What You’ll Do:

• Supervision & Team Leadership: Supervise a team of Cost Analysts by planning, monitoring, and evaluating their performance. Assign responsibilities and establish clear work expectations. Provide consistent feedback and coaching to support performance improvement and professional development. Promote an inclusive, collaborative team culture that values accountability, communication, and excellence. 
• Process Improvement & Operational Analysis: Work collaboratively with Cost Analysts and other staff within the Authority’s Development and Construction division to plan, evaluate, and improve business processes, systems, and practices. Leverage analytical expertise to make sound recommendations related to complex capital project cost data and operational efficiency. 
• Project Financial Management & Cost Controls: Develop and implement project-level financial procedures and internal controls. Apply cost management principles, proven methodologies, and emerging technologies to deliver accurate, timely financial data to capital project managers. Process and approve project invoices.  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including construction, finance, and administration. Actively participate in project status meetings and support project delivery from a financial standpoint. Perform other duties as required to ensure financial clarity and operational effectiveness across teams. 
• Timesheet Review & Payroll Coordination: Review employee timesheets on a recurring basis. Partner with the administrative payroll team to ensure data accuracy and timely processing. Ensure compliance with certified payroll requirements. 
• Operating Budget & Forecasting: Work closely with the finance department to create, maintain, and adjust the operating budget for various programs. Collaborate with accounting, making budget adjustments, manage variances, and preparing forecasts. 
  

The Skills You Need:

1. Leadership & Influencing Skills – Engages and motivates individuals and teams to deliver results by defining work objectives, setting expectations, and recognizing achievements; ensures high productivity and commitment of team members by maintaining effective communication and relationships. 
2. Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve business outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.  
3. Project Management – Accurately assesses project scope, budget, and timeline by determining required process steps and resources needed to achieve defined outcomes and objectives; monitors and verifies task completion and resolves coordination issues to assure efficient, timely completion. 
4. Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs, listens for issues or conflicts and coaches’ others to relevant and meaningful solutions. 
5. Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options, is assertive while exhibiting flexibility.   
6. Integrity - Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations. 
7. Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically integrates technology solutions and systems.  

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in engineering, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. 
• Five years of progressively responsible professional cost analysis experience, preferably for large-scale construction projects;  
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.  

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Certified Cost Consultant (CCC), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Capital Project Cost Management (CCP) 

**Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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