Advanced Cost Analyst

ECS seeks an Advanced Cost Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency in Dahlgren, VA. The position will be mostly remote with occasional on-site support 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.

Salary Range: $120,000-$166,000

General Description of Benefits

- 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.