Senior Cost Analyst

Expertise and Functions

• Perform cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation
• Perform cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system
• Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope
• Analyze contractor financial data using Earned Value Management (EVM) measures of merit to determine program viability with respect cost and schedule performance
• Conduct analytical processes, such as: setting up the problem; conducting background research; collecting and reducing data; displaying data for analysis; formulating mathematical expressions; and drawing conclusions
• Provide contract pricing support services for tasks in all phases of the acquisition cycle to include development, award, management, measurement and contract closeout
• Prepare draft pricing briefings, draft pricing correspondence, and draft agency pricing reports
• Develop pricing related evaluation criteria, track pre-award task order milestones and status
• Support source selection teams in the evaluation of cost proposals
• Prepare pricing documentation for review and approval by the Government CO
• Generate pricing spreadsheets of technical proposals and perform other pricing analyses to support price/cost evaluations of technical proposals
• Provide pricing support for discussions/communications with offerors
• Provide pricing support to construct agency pricing related reports and draft other pricing related documents in response to protest actions or other claims against the agency
• Access, populate, and analyze information in organizational pricing related databases
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred 

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in a related field
• 5+ years working in the DoD sector
• Knowledge of most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, and execution) for initiating new programs

• Experience in quantitative analysis and calculus

• Experience with ACEIT

• Knowledge of most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, and execution) for initiating new programs

• Experience in quantitative analysis and calculus    

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Active US issued clearance at level Secret or higher required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $ 98,000- 116,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.