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Cost analysts are eligible for H-1B visa, E-3 visa, TN visa, and O-1 visas as a specialty occupation requiring analytical skills and business education. Your role analyzing project costs, budget variances, and financial performance typically qualifies with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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05-08-2026
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Job Summary
This role will be responsible for coordinating project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on intermediate projects under some supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. As an experienced member of the team, expectations include conducting training, supporting continuous process improvement efforts and developing tools and processes utilized within the work group. Responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.
- Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities. Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.
- Assist with preparing forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis.
- Depending on business unit needs, provide analysis and verification for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) activities and assist with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions.
- Perform estimate vs. actuals analysis. Collaborate with Project Management (PM) and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule.
- Create project breakdown structures. Perform some departmental organizational functions when necessary and as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of project functions.
- This might include tracking, analyzing, and verifying information for unvouchered liabilities (UVLs), keeping project system records current and complete, and coordinating the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-servicing and closing.
- Depending on the business unit assigned, assist in the contracting process. This might include bidding activities, analysis of cost, cost tracking, etc.
- Communicate with project team, resources, and other internal and external stakeholders on various budgetary items. Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
- Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis.
- Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.
- Develop and compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are measurable outcomes (scope, budgeting, schedule performance, cost performance, forecasting, etc.) Providing strong teamwork with colleagues, vendors and/or customers and responding to customer/vendor inquiries, resolving work order issues and/or implementing action plans in a fast-paced, results-oriented team.
- Understand the AEP project/work management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
- Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
- Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as appropriate.
- Recommend improvements that enhance the role, project performance, and AEP's performance in regard to service and product delivery as well as environmental and community stewardship.
- Depending on the assigned business unit, coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.
- Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, these two (2) openings will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.
Project Cost Analyst Sr. (grade 7): base salary = $88K - $109K
Project Cost Analyst (mid-level) (grade 6): base salary = $75K - $93K
Education: High School Diploma or GED, four (4) years' experience as a Project Cost Analyst Associate (grade 005).
With a qualified Associate's degree, three (3) years' qualified experience.
With a qualified Bachelor's degree, one (1) year of qualified experience.
Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
Experience: Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
License/Certifications: A professional or trade certification such as a CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level. A certification is required to progress to the Principal (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma/GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the Principal level.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and demonstrate organizational and planning skills, as well an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals.
- Demonstrates a basic level of technical knowledge related to writing and verbal communication. Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
- Some travel, including overnight, may be required. Safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and AEP locations in varying conditions.
- Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.
- Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems, construction environments, earned value management, and scheduling systems is preferred but not required.
- Availability to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work may be required depending on business unit.
- Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon our work.
- For nuclear positions, work performed at nuclear power sites may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Base Salary: $75K - $109K
In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.
WHO WE ARE
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)
$75K - $109K / Year
AEPCareers
LI-ONSITE
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
05-08-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for coordinating project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on intermediate projects under some supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. As an experienced member of the team, expectations include conducting training, supporting continuous process improvement efforts and developing tools and processes utilized within the work group. Responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.
- Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities. Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.
- Assist with preparing forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis.
- Depending on business unit needs, provide analysis and verification for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) activities and assist with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions.
- Perform estimate vs. actuals analysis. Collaborate with Project Management (PM) and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule.
- Create project breakdown structures. Perform some departmental organizational functions when necessary and as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of project functions.
- This might include tracking, analyzing, and verifying information for unvouchered liabilities (UVLs), keeping project system records current and complete, and coordinating the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-servicing and closing.
- Depending on the business unit assigned, assist in the contracting process. This might include bidding activities, analysis of cost, cost tracking, etc.
- Communicate with project team, resources, and other internal and external stakeholders on various budgetary items. Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
- Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis.
- Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.
- Develop and compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are measurable outcomes (scope, budgeting, schedule performance, cost performance, forecasting, etc.) Providing strong teamwork with colleagues, vendors and/or customers and responding to customer/vendor inquiries, resolving work order issues and/or implementing action plans in a fast-paced, results-oriented team.
- Understand the AEP project/work management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
- Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
- Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as appropriate.
- Recommend improvements that enhance the role, project performance, and AEP's performance in regard to service and product delivery as well as environmental and community stewardship.
- Depending on the assigned business unit, coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.
- Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, these two (2) openings will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.
Project Cost Analyst Sr. (grade 7): base salary = $88K - $109K
Project Cost Analyst (mid-level) (grade 6): base salary = $75K - $93K
Education: High School Diploma or GED, four (4) years' experience as a Project Cost Analyst Associate (grade 005).
With a qualified Associate's degree, three (3) years' qualified experience.
With a qualified Bachelor's degree, one (1) year of qualified experience.
Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
Experience: Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
License/Certifications: A professional or trade certification such as a CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level. A certification is required to progress to the Principal (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma/GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the Principal level.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and demonstrate organizational and planning skills, as well an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals.
- Demonstrates a basic level of technical knowledge related to writing and verbal communication. Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
- Some travel, including overnight, may be required. Safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and AEP locations in varying conditions.
- Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.
- Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems, construction environments, earned value management, and scheduling systems is preferred but not required.
- Availability to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work may be required depending on business unit.
- Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon our work.
- For nuclear positions, work performed at nuclear power sites may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Base Salary: $75K - $109K
In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.
WHO WE ARE
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)
$75K - $109K / Year
AEPCareers
LI-ONSITE
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Cost Analyst
Emphasize quantitative analysis requirements
Document how your role requires specialized analytical methodologies, statistical modeling, and financial forecasting techniques that demonstrate the specialty occupation standard for visa applications.
Highlight regulatory compliance expertise
Show experience with cost accounting standards, GAAP principles, or government contract compliance to strengthen your case for positions requiring specialized business knowledge.
Target manufacturing and consulting firms
These sectors frequently sponsor cost analysts for complex project costing, variance analysis, and profitability assessments that require specialized education and analytical skills.
Prepare for degree field scrutiny
USCIS may question business or general studies degrees. Emphasize coursework in cost accounting, financial analysis, statistics, and economics to demonstrate field-specific preparation.
Document specialized software proficiency
Experience with SAP, Oracle Financials, or industry-specific costing software demonstrates technical expertise that supports your specialty occupation qualification for visa purposes.
Consider financial analyst positions as alternatives
If cost analyst roles are limited, financial analyst positions often have similar requirements and stronger sponsorship precedent while utilizing comparable analytical skills.
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What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a cost analyst?
You need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a related quantitative field. Some employers accept degrees in mathematics or statistics if combined with relevant coursework in cost accounting, financial analysis, or business principles. The degree must directly relate to analytical and financial skills required for cost analysis work.
Do cost analyst roles qualify for TN visa status?
Cost analyst positions typically don't match standard TN categories directly. However, if your role involves significant financial analysis responsibilities, you might qualify under the 'Economist' category with an economics degree, or as a 'Management Consultant' if you provide strategic cost recommendations to clients or management teams.
What's the H-1B approval rate for cost analyst positions?
Cost analyst roles generally have favorable approval rates when properly documented, as they clearly require specialized analytical skills and business education. The key is demonstrating that your specific position requires a degree in accounting, finance, or economics rather than general business knowledge that any bachelor's degree holder could provide.
Can I get sponsored as a cost analyst with an MBA but no accounting background?
An MBA can work if you have relevant undergraduate coursework or professional experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or related quantitative fields. Employers and USCIS want to see that your education prepared you specifically for analytical work, not just general business management. Consider pursuing relevant certifications to strengthen your case.
How to find Cost Analyst jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Cost Analyst jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on manufacturing companies, consulting firms, and large corporations that commonly hire Cost Analysts on H-1B, L-1, or other work visas. These employers often need analytical professionals to manage project costs, budgets, and financial planning across their operations.
Which industries sponsor cost analysts most frequently?
Manufacturing, aerospace, defense contracting, consulting firms, and large corporations with complex project structures sponsor cost analysts most often. These industries have legitimate needs for specialized cost accounting expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge, and sophisticated analytical skills that support strong H-1B petitions and justify the sponsorship investment.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Cost Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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