Cost Analyst, Senior

Hunatek • Stafford, VA

3d • $130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

HunaTek is seeking a highly motivated, performance-driven Senior Cost Analyst to work closely with a government client in the Northern Virginia area. The role performs and leads cost analysis for client programs, including life cycle cost estimates (LCCE), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and ad hoc cost studies. The analyst supports program-office estimate activities, acquisition planning, funding decisions, and delivery to a baselined schedule, working both autonomously and collaboratively with diverse organizations and representatives.

The Senior Cost Analyst develops and maintains cost analysis methodologies and affordability models, gathers and analyzes complex data, builds and defends budget requirements, forecasts funding needs, and evaluates contracting strategies and courses of action. The position also identifies sustainment cost impacts and interface maintenance funding requirements for affected platforms and systems. It prepares analytical results and supporting briefing materials for senior management and oversight audiences, and provides thought leadership grounded in an understanding of the customer's mission and business challenges.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain one. A bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline and at least eight years of cost-analysis experience supporting DoD, intelligence, or civil agency programs are required. HunaTek offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for certifications and professional development, and a work environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with uncertainty/risk software packages.
• Knowledge of Government Acquisition Programs.
• Ability to lead detail-oriented tasks and multitask under minimal supervision.
• Ability to present analytical results to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and work with large data sets.
• Excellent data-gathering and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline, such as economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or business.
• At least 8 years of experience performing cost analyses for DoD, intelligence, or civil agency programs.
• Prior experience supporting Government Acquisition Programs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the Navy/Marine Corps sector.
• Proficiency with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Crystal Ball, or SEER for IT.
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA®) or Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA®) certification.
• Prior experience supporting DoD Acquisition Programs (ACAT I-IV).
• Prior financial management and program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost analyses for client programs, including LCCEs, ROM estimates, IGCEs, and ad hoc cost studies.
• Develop Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs).
• Lead and manage program-office estimate activities.
• Develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for estimating program costs.
• Develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models.
• Lead collection, normalization, and analysis of complex data.
• Build and defend budget requirements and forecast future funding needs.
• Evaluate contracting strategies and courses of action.
• Conduct acquisition planning for capabilities.
• Identify sustainment cost impacts of acquisition decisions.
• Identify interface maintenance funding requirements for affected platforms and systems.
• Manage solution delivery to a baselined schedule.
• Provide a basis and supporting materials for briefings on program and project funding requirements to executive and oversight-level management.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet organizational and project goals.
• Lead preparation of briefing materials and communications packages presenting analytical results.
• Communicate and work with diverse organizations and representatives on data collection, analysis, and presentation of results.
• Provide thought leadership that demonstrates understanding of the customer mission and offers innovative ideas for customer business challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance.
• 401(k) with safe harbor contribution.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition and career development assistance.
• A selection of voluntary benefits.
• Opportunities to learn new skills, obtain certifications, and attend industry events.

What This Job Offers

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