Senior Cost Analyst

Qualis Corporation is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to provide cost-estimating support for the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office Business Management Office. The Cost Analyst is responsible for:

• Develop and review cost analyses in Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)
• Preparing estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
• Provide support for defending cost estimating methodologies
• Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program
• Support contract cost estimating financial activities and processing reconciliations
• Routinely provide detailed financial reports and documentation
• Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) to support program management needs
• Evaluate impacts on program based on direction and funding adjustments

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Active Secret level security clearance
• Proficient with ACEIT
• Familiarity with Army Acquisition Process
• Knowledge and skill in the application of policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of costing
• Multitasking in a face paced environment

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5-10 years of relevant experience providing cost analysis
• Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
• Experience preparing IGCEs
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Desired Qualifications:

• Providing cost analysis and support to defense programs
• Possess excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Onsite/Remote: 100% Onsite

Required Travel: 10%

Clearance:

• Applicants selected will be subject to a validation of their government security clearance and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Secret level of clearance is required at a minimum for this position.

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify