Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•Eglin AFB, FL

About The Position

Cost Analyst Key Role: Provide comprehensive cost and financial support for DoD acquisition programs with minimal oversight. Develop detailed and defendable cost models that support key milestone decisions. Comprehend program requirements and scope to define estimating Work Breakdown Structures that abide by existing standards. Collaborate with program stakeholders to collect and normalize relevant data and conduct risk assessments. Support cost model reviews with government organizations to ensure due diligence and validation of estimating methods.

Requirements

3+ years of experience with cost and pricing analysis
Experience developing presentations to clients that accurately articulate product results and impacts
Knowledge of core estimating competencies, including inflation, data normalization, and Work Breakdown Structures
Ability to collect and normalize large data sets, including the use of pivot tables and data parsing methods
Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive cost models independently
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with Earned Value Management practices
Experience with data analytical products, including Microsoft BI or Tableau
Knowledge of cost-related Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) products
Cost Estimator or Analyst (CCEA) Certification

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cost and financial support for DoD acquisition programs with minimal oversight.
Develop detailed and defendable cost models that support key milestone decisions.
Comprehend program requirements and scope to define estimating Work Breakdown Structures that abide by existing standards.
Collaborate with program stakeholders to collect and normalize relevant data and conduct risk assessments.
Support cost model reviews with government organizations to ensure due diligence and validation of estimating methods.