Advanced Cost Analyst

ECS seeks an Advanced Cost Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency in Dahlgren, VA.

 

The successful candidate will:

• Assist in execution of DoD Business Operations for complex weapon systems.
• Possess extensive professional knowledge in cost estimating, operations research, mathematics, economics, engineering, science, or business fields.
• Work independently, conduct strategic high-level coordination activities, and lead teams in solving complex problems.
• Possess extensive expertise to accomplish cost analysis.
• Apply costing methods and conduct quality reviews and estimates.
  
  • Cost Estimating Methods.
  • Parametric Estimating.
  • Cost Estimating Relationship (CER).
  • Learning Curve Theory.
  • Work Breakdown Structure- ACEIT / COSTAT.
  • Develop cost models and incorporating cost risk analysis.
  • Prepare estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines.
  • Prepare independent government cost estimates for Acquisition Strategy Panels.
  • Develop IGCEs for contract proposal and negotiation support.
  • Develop IGCEs for Inter/Intra-Agency Acquisition Requirements.
  • Develop and update program office Lifecycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs).
  • Participate in CARD recommendations and engage in reviews of cost models and data accuracy and adequacy both internally and with OSD CAPE.
• Conduct Cost Analysis.
  
  • Coordinate information with programs and functional areas.   
  • Inflation.
  • Conduct data normalization, statistical analysis and empirical analyses using applicable databases.
  • Regression Analysis (OLS).
  • Monte Carlo Simulation.
  • Sensitivity Analysis.
  • Prepare and provide Analyses of Alternatives, Business Case Analyses, and mid-term and far-term architecture planning studies.
• Conduct Cost Data Analysis and Collection.
  
  • Develop initial cost data collection plans and validation methods for earned value and other contractor cost data reporting requirements.
  • Develop and maintain cost policy process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain Government owned cost databases.
  • Prepare and participate in cost scenario reviews.
  • Prepare unit cost data for Congressionally required reports.
• Conduct Affordability Analyses.
  
  • Assist in the preparation of prioritized requirements lists and their justification.
  • Participate in affordability reviews providing the data's basis and to identify potential trade-offs, providing impact and assessing alternatives.
  • Provide the cost estimates to support agency budget submissions and acquisition baseline documents.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• 7+ years of applicable cost estimating experience.
• Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.