Cost Analyst Jobs in Massachusetts
Cost Analyst jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, life sciences manufacturing, and higher education, at levels from entry-level junior analyst through senior and lead roles. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Raytheon Technologies, Mass General Brigham, and Boston Scientific maintaining large cost accounting teams across the state. The most sought-after specialties are standard costing in regulated manufacturing, healthcare cost reporting, and program cost control for defense contracts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Overview:
Do you want to be part of our successful Graduate Development Program supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend across the U.S. We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Cost Management Analyst to work in our growing team.
The route to becoming a professional at Turner & Townsend involves development in various competencies. The Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program has been designed to provide recent graduates, with less than two years of industry experience, with opportunities to further develop their careers and offer exposure to the services in which we specialize in order to become a successful consultant upon graduation of the program.
The Program is intended to take approximately 2 years in duration, and experience is based upon achievement of various competencies in each core service.
The program is offered at our Boston, MA location.
As a Cost Management Analyst at Turner & Townsend, you will support the delivery of world-class cost management services across a variety of capital projects. You’ll be exposed to capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and reporting - helping clients optimize their investments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Estimation & Validation
Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other associated costs.
Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs.
Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform and assess estimate accuracy
Capital Planning Support
Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning
Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management
Support procurement activities including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and bid leveling.
Facilitate bid interviews and provide final recommendations for vendor selection.
Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives.
Cost Reporting & Forecasting
Establish and manage cost reporting schedules.
Present cost reports and forecasts to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors
Cost Control & Change Management
Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements.
Review and evaluate change order requests, providing strategic recommendations to clients.
Apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions and contractual issues.
Monitor and manage the end-to-end invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Benchmarking & Performance Analysis
Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement.
Financial Close
Manage all aspects of the financial close process, including post-contract audits and account close-outs.
Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to capture lessons learned.
Develop training materials and manuals based on project insights to support continuous improvement.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
0-2 years of industry experienceBachelors and/or Masters Degree
Preferred Degrees:
Construction Management
Construction Science
Engineering
Project Management
General Business
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Overview:
Do you want to be part of our successful Graduate Development Program supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend across the U.S. We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Cost Management Analyst to work in our growing team.
The route to becoming a professional at Turner & Townsend involves development in various competencies. The Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program has been designed to provide recent graduates, with less than two years of industry experience, with opportunities to further develop their careers and offer exposure to the services in which we specialize in order to become a successful consultant upon graduation of the program.
The Program is intended to take approximately 2 years in duration, and experience is based upon achievement of various competencies in each core service.
The program is offered at our Boston, MA location.
As a Cost Management Analyst at Turner & Townsend, you will support the delivery of world-class cost management services across a variety of capital projects. You’ll be exposed to capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and reporting - helping clients optimize their investments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Estimation & Validation
Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other associated costs.
Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs.
Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform and assess estimate accuracy
Capital Planning Support
Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning
Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management
Support procurement activities including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and bid leveling.
Facilitate bid interviews and provide final recommendations for vendor selection.
Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives.
Cost Reporting & Forecasting
Establish and manage cost reporting schedules.
Present cost reports and forecasts to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors
Cost Control & Change Management
Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements.
Review and evaluate change order requests, providing strategic recommendations to clients.
Apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions and contractual issues.
Monitor and manage the end-to-end invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Benchmarking & Performance Analysis
Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement.
Financial Close
Manage all aspects of the financial close process, including post-contract audits and account close-outs.
Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to capture lessons learned.
Develop training materials and manuals based on project insights to support continuous improvement.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
0-2 years of industry experienceBachelors and/or Masters Degree
Preferred Degrees:
Construction Management
Construction Science
Engineering
Project Management
General Business
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
#LI-JF1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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Cost Analyst Job Market in Massachusetts
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cost analyst jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold reporting
- CPA or CMA certification preferred or actively in progress
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, financial modeling, and data validation
- Familiarity with FAR and DFARS cost accounting standards for defense or government contract roles
Cost Analyst Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cost analyst in Massachusetts?
Most cost analyst roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration as the foundation. The state does not issue a specific cost analyst license, but employers in regulated industries strongly favor the Certified Management Accountant credential from the Institute of Management Accountants, or the CPA credential administered through the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy. Starting in accounts payable, general ledger, or financial analyst roles at a Massachusetts manufacturer, hospital system, or university is the most common path into the specialty.
Which companies hire cost analysts in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring cost analysts in Massachusetts right now include Raytheon, Eversource Energy, and Axon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, life sciences manufacturers, and large academic medical centers means ongoing demand for cost analysts with industry-specific compliance and reporting experience.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most cost analyst jobs?
The cities with the most cost analyst openings in Massachusetts are Westwood, Tewksbury, and Boston. Boston and Cambridge drive the largest share of openings through their dense concentration of hospitals, biotech companies, universities, and corporate headquarters, while Worcester and the Route 128 corridor contribute steadily through advanced manufacturing and defense contractor facilities.
Are there remote cost analyst jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields, since cost analysis is primarily a desk and data-driven role that translates well to remote work. About 100% of cost analyst openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the analytical nature of the work. Physical inventory counts and plant-level variance reviews are the parts of the role most likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a cost analyst in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior financial analyst, accounts payable specialist, or staff accountant role at a Massachusetts manufacturer, hospital network, or university, then transitioning internally once you have exposure to cost reports and variance analysis. Large employers like Mass General Brigham, Raytheon Technologies, and UMass Memorial Health run rotational finance programs and new-graduate hiring tracks that place early-career candidates in cost-adjacent roles. Pursuing the CMA exam while working in an entry role signals serious intent and gives candidates a concrete edge in interviews.
Where can I find and apply to cost analyst jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to cost analyst jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries including defense, life sciences, healthcare, and higher education. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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