Cost Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

3d•$69,400 - $158,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a cost analyst, you’re passionate about uncovering the story behind the numbers through diving into the root cause of a challenge, analyzing data, and developing recommendations that drive smarter decisions. We need an analyst like you to help our Navy clients solve complex problems and support program analysis and performance. On our team supporting Navy acquisitions and product support, you’ll investigate underlying issues, conduct thorough data analysis, and formulate recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making. Responsibilities include contributing to system sustainment strategies through Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) methodologies, consistent with the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements. You’ll help shape data-driven strategies using methods, such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, financial planning, and program evaluation, providing actionable insights to enhance system sustainment outcomes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with cost estimating, cost analysis, or financial analysis
Experience with data collection and cost model development
Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Power Point
Experience with application of core competencies, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and inflation or escalation
Experience with analysis and estimates supporting government procurement and acquisition processes
Ability to be onsite at minimum 3 days a week
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics

Nice To Haves

Experience with logistics and product support
Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Crystal Ball, Python, R, or AI tools
Experience with logistics tools such as LogiQuest, FedMall, Navy Maintenance Database (NMD), NAVSUP One Touch, Open Architectural Retrieval System (OARS), and DECKPLATE
Experience in leading a team, training of junior staff, project management, or business development
Experience with management and business development
Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision
Possession of excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) Certified Cost Estimator and Analyst (CCEA) Certification

Responsibilities

Contribute to system sustainment strategies through Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) methodologies, consistent with the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements.
Shape data-driven strategies using methods, such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, financial planning, and program evaluation.
Provide actionable insights to enhance system sustainment outcomes.
Investigate underlying issues.
Conduct thorough data analysis.
Formulate recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making.