Advanced Cost Analyst
About The Position
Everforth ECS seeks an Advanced Cost Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency in Dahlgren, VA, with a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will assist in the execution of DoD Business Operations for complex weapon systems. This role requires extensive professional knowledge in cost estimating, operations research, mathematics, economics, engineering, science, or business fields. The analyst will work independently, conduct strategic high-level coordination activities, and lead teams in solving complex problems. This position demands extensive expertise to accomplish cost analysis, apply costing methods, and conduct quality reviews and estimates.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Cost Estimating Methods.
- Parametric Estimating.
- Cost Estimating Relationship (CER).
- Learning Curve Theory.
- Work Breakdown Structure- ACEIT / COSTAT.
- Inflation.
- Regression Analysis (OLS).
- Monte Carlo Simulation.
- Sensitivity Analysis.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinate information with programs and functional areas.
- Conduct data normalization, statistical analysis and empirical analyses using applicable databases.
- Prepare and provide Analyses of Alternatives, Business Case Analyses, and mid-term and far-term architecture planning studies.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
