Junior - Mid Level Cost Analyst

Overview

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs and projects. The position requires at least 2 years of experience in cost analysis/cost estimating. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following skills/experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and/or conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested
• Conduct monthly/quarterly analysis on cost-related CDRLs submitted by industry partners
• Provide analytical support for program controls and reporting, and financial execution and budgets
• Coordinate and defend results with and across other organizations and contractors

Skills Required

• 24 semester hours of quantitative course work (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) to include three hours of college level calculus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in cost estimating software (e.g. ACEIT, Crystal Ball)
• Some level of experience in life-cycle cost estimate development, risk/uncertainty analysis, and model documentation
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and best practices pertaining to cost estimating
• Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR)
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development with MIL-STD-881
• Experience with proposal analysis and preparing cost-related Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• DoD Secret Clearance
• Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000/Year depending on experience and qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.