Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

1d•$62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

Cost Analyst The Opportunity: As a cost analyst, you’re passionate about uncovering the story behind the numbers through diving into the root cause of a challenge, analyzing data, and developing recommendations that drive smarter decisions. We need an analyst like you to help our Navy clients solve complex problems and improve program performance. On our team supporting Navy acquisitions, you’ll evaluate data and develop analytical approaches to support cost estimation, finan cia l modeling, and program assessment. You’ll help shape data-driven strategies using methods such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and what-if scenario modeling to deliver actionable insights. You won’t go at it alone, you’ll work with cross-functional teams consisting of technical experts, acquisition professionals, and industry experts to analyze and interpret programmatic and cost data. Once documented, you’ll help develop cohesive presentations to communicate findings, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to program meetings that inform acquisition and budget ing decisions. In this role, you’ll use your analytic expertise and understanding of cost principles to apply modeling and measurement techniques to evaluate system affordability, readiness, and risk. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

5+ years of experience performing detailed cost estimation, analysis, or forecasting
Experience developing and evaluating metrics and data trends over a defense acquisition program lifecycle
Experience in collecting and analyzing cost and technical data to develop functional cost models
Experience using Micro sof t Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Knowledge of Earned Value Management ( EVM ) and Schedule Analysis
Ability to work in a classified environment
TS / SCI clearance
Bachelor’s in an Economics, Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy Acquisition Program Offices
Experience in risk and uncertainty analysis
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental ( DFAR )
Possession of excellent communication and presentation skills
Master’s degree in Research, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, Data Science, or Business
Defense Acquisition University Business - Cost Estimating or PMP Certification
Certified Cost Estimator Analyst ( CCEA® ) or Professional Cost Estimator Analyst ( PCEA® ) Certification

Responsibilities

evaluate data
develop analytical approaches to support cost estimation, financial modeling, and program assessment
shape data-driven strategies using methods such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and what-if scenario modeling to deliver actionable insights
work with cross-functional teams consisting of technical experts, acquisition professionals, and industry experts to analyze and interpret programmatic and cost data
develop cohesive presentations to communicate findings
collaborate with stakeholders
contribute to program meetings that inform acquisition and budgeting decisions
apply modeling and measurement techniques to evaluate system affordability, readiness, and risk