SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST, COST

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Senior Program Analyst, Cost to join our team at APG, MD in support of our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A).

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and conducts weapons system cost estimating, analysis and research in problem areas of very extensive scope and complexity.
• Defines and develops novel approaches to difficult problems using sophisticated techniques.
• Performs cost analysis to create products used for program decision making, reporting, and to secure funding.
• Supports system engineering, program management, risk management, and process-based methodology with life cycle cost analysis, metrics management, cost benefit analysis, and acquisition.
• Provides financial management, and technical expertise in the materiel acquisition process.
• Supports the Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process with analytical assessments, analysis, and development of key documentation to support annual budget execution activities and milestone decision reviews.
• Align cost element breakdowns and perform base year and then year cost forecasts.
• Work with Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army - Cost and Economics office on program cost estimating.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Army systems or acquisition program support experience associated with contract management, acquisition program planning, requirements development, cost estimating and analysis, and budget and financial management
• Familiar with the ACE-IT software and knowledgeable of Army Cost Estimating standards.
• Must have five (5) years direct experience with verbal and written communication to include presentations and/or briefings to product managers, division chiefs or equivalent grade.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree preferred in Business, Accounting, or related field.
• At least ten (10) years' experience managing government programs is required.
• An additional four (4) years of experience may substitute degree.

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment:

This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate's specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00, annually. This represents the typical range for this position based on experience and other factors.

QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V