Future Opportunity: Junior/Mid-Level Cost Analyst

Thompson Gray•Redstone Arsenal, AL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Qualified Cost Analysis applicants should have experience preparing cost estimates and budgets for major Department of Defense (DoD) programs and knowledge of Army, DoD reporting requirements, and understanding of the DoD acquisition process. In this position, the selected candidate will serve as a Cost Analyst. The candidate must possess an active security clearance which typically requires US citizenship. This position is contingent upon funding approval. Applicants will be contacted as updates become available.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college.
Experience with constructing cost models in a program office.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience working with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT)
Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Review technical system requirements to build Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs).
Work cross functionally with Engineering and Logistics teams to understand and model acquisition costs.
Construct Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) in order to establish cost reasonableness of development and procurement actions.
Conduct research and collect data to develop Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) in order to accurately project cost.
Utilize the Army's Cost Estimating Structure (CES) to develop Program Office Estimates (POEs) and LCCEs.
Leverage LCCE data to build program office spend plans.
Work with PAE Maneuver Air's Cost Division to adjudicate comments and obtain cost model validations.
Perform data collection and program management support requirements
Follow Army guidelines and regulations to ensure costs are projected in the correct appropriation.
Conduct what-if scenarios, document justification for cost variables, and construct and present Program Management briefings to leadership.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on your qualifications
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
TG Swag – receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home
Dependent Scholarship Program – supporting the education of employees' children
Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education
Professional Development opportunities
Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling
Annual donation to the charity of your choice
Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party