Cost Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

3d • $86,800 - $198,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Cost Analyst supporting Navy acquisitions, you will evaluate data and develop analytical approaches for cost estimation, financial modeling, and program assessment. You will apply methods such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and what-if scenario modeling to develop data-driven strategies and actionable insights for Navy clients. The role supports program analysis and performance and is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with cost estimating, cost analysis, or financial analysis.
• Experience with data collection and cost model development.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Excel or PowerPoint.
• Experience with Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and inflation or escalation.
• Experience with analysis and estimates supporting government procurement and acquisition processes.
• Experience identifying cost analysis requirements, developing short- and long-term tasking schedules, providing insights and recommendations from analysis results, and developing high-level briefings.
• Experience leading a team, allocating work, and managing team priorities and deadlines.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with business and proposal development.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Crystal Ball, Python, R, or AI tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) Certified Cost Estimator and Analyst (CCE/A) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data and develop analytical approaches for cost estimation, financial modeling, and program assessment.
• Apply statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and what-if scenario modeling to support data-driven strategies.
• Identify cost analysis requirements and develop short- and long-term tasking schedules.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis results and develop high-level briefings.
• Lead a team, allocate work, and manage team priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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