Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • San Diego, CA

2d • $69,300 - $158,000

About The Position

Cost Analyst The Opportunity: Do you want to use your financial, analytical, and statistical skills to help the U.S. Navy and other military clients get the most out of their funding to protect our national security? As an Operations Research Analyst, you will review complex financial and cost data, build cost analysis models, perform cost-benefit and cost-savings analyses, and design leadership presentations and dashboards. You will work as part of a cross-functional team with clients to translate program requirements into cost estimates by using your knowledge and skills to gather data, document assumptions, and develop Program Office Estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates. You’ll build dashboards with modern visualization tools, develop cost and risk analyses using Monte Carlo simulation software such as Crystal Ball, and use data science to provide meaningful insight into the data. You will help introduce and recommend new ideas and solutions to clients that deliver visible insights with tangible results while being part of a supportive team that always helps you and roots you on. If you are ready for an opportunity to apply and grow your data analysis and skills, then there is a place for you at Booz Allen. Bring your analytical mindset and passion for change to help transform the U.S. military! What You’ll Work On: Work on complex financial and cost models extending throughout a program lifecycle for major government clients. Present data to leadership through interactive dashboards using data visualization techniques such as Tableau or Power BI to bring data to the forefront for real-time decision-making. Build, manage, and improve complex financial and cost models, including Program Office Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and other cost and ad hoc models. Conduct advanced statistical analysis using scripting languages, including Python or R. Analyze spend plans and budget inputs, develop program briefs and acquisition documentation, perform what-if and economic analyses, and participate in a variety of programmatic meetings. Develop defensible estimates to help your client successfully navigate various reviews, approvals, and program planning processes. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience performing detailed cost or financial estimation, analysis, or forecasting
• Experience developing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel using complex logic-based formulas, including VLOOKUPs or HLOOKUPs
• Experience applying statistical analysis to forecast future outcomes or inform decisions
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a team in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Experience assisting with budget planning, budget preparation, and budget execution for acquisition programs
• Experience with the U.S. government, DoD, or U.S. Navy
• Experience with Crystal Ball, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Python, or R
• Master's degree in Operations Research, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• PCEA, CCEA, SCEC, or PMP Certification

Responsibilities

• Work on complex financial and cost models extending throughout a program lifecycle for major government clients.
• Present data to leadership through interactive dashboards using data visualization techniques such as Tableau or Power BI to bring data to the forefront for real-time decision-making.
• Build, manage, and improve complex financial and cost models, including Program Office Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and other cost and ad hoc models.
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis using scripting languages, including Python or R.
• Analyze spend plans and budget inputs, develop program briefs and acquisition documentation, perform what-if and economic analyses, and participate in a variety of programmatic meetings.
• Develop defensible estimates to help your client successfully navigate various reviews, approvals, and program planning processes.

Benefits

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level