Senior Cost Analyst with Security Clearance
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Location: Arlington, VA 22201
Description:
Overview We are seeking applicants with eight to ten years of quantitative experience with an emphasis in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition cost estimating analysis; familiarity with various software and cost estimating, analysis, models and tools; strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously or in a team environment, with excellent communication, quantitative, research and analytical skills to provide cost estimating/analysis and budget analysis and execution support for DOD software acquisition programs. Responsibilities .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs5E3AE211{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:circle;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:'Courier New';font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} * Individual will perform a variety of cost and economic analysis. * Work may include: * Cost research
* Data collection
* Parametric cost estimating
* Cost and schedule estimating
* Life cycle cost analysis
* Cost estimating relationship and model development
* Cost risk analysis
* Project forecasting and risk assessment
* Cost-benefit analysis
* Software cost estimating. * Customer requirements are to conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested. Skills Required .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs5E3AE211{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:circle;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:'Courier New';font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} * Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and experience in cost modeling and cost analysis of weapon systems and/or information systems, hardware and software estimating processes, models and tools is required. * Demonstrated knowledge and experience using ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools), Power BI, R, Python, and/or MS Access proficiency is a plus.
* Candidates must also possess analytical and problem solving skills with an in-depth knowledge of cost estimating to include: * Experience with cost estimating methodologies
* Cost estimating relationship development
* Cost model development
* Validation and normalization techniques
* Risk analysis
* Business case analysis
* Cost benefit analysis. * Experience in preparing cost estimates, assessing cost and budget impacts of program alternatives, and preparing and presenting applicable program documentation and briefings are a plus.
* Familiarity with MIL-STD-881, and certification in the Cost Estimating career field by a recognized professional society or educational organization (i.e., Career field specific DAWIA level III / Advanced, ICEAA CCEA, etc.) preferred.
* Applicants must have a security clearance (Secret level or higher). Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
* Data collection
* Parametric cost estimating
* Cost and schedule estimating
* Life cycle cost analysis
* Cost estimating relationship and model development
* Cost risk analysis
* Project forecasting and risk assessment
* Cost-benefit analysis
* Software cost estimating. * Customer requirements are to conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested. Skills Required .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs5E3AE211{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:circle;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:'Courier New';font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} * Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and experience in cost modeling and cost analysis of weapon systems and/or information systems, hardware and software estimating processes, models and tools is required. * Demonstrated knowledge and experience using ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools), Power BI, R, Python, and/or MS Access proficiency is a plus.
* Candidates must also possess analytical and problem solving skills with an in-depth knowledge of cost estimating to include: * Experience with cost estimating methodologies
* Cost estimating relationship development
* Cost model development
* Validation and normalization techniques
* Risk analysis
* Business case analysis
* Cost benefit analysis. * Experience in preparing cost estimates, assessing cost and budget impacts of program alternatives, and preparing and presenting applicable program documentation and briefings are a plus.
* Familiarity with MIL-STD-881, and certification in the Cost Estimating career field by a recognized professional society or educational organization (i.e., Career field specific DAWIA level III / Advanced, ICEAA CCEA, etc.) preferred.
* Applicants must have a security clearance (Secret level or higher). Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.