Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • San Diego, CA

7d • $61,900 - $141,000

About The Position

The Cost Analyst will support the U.S. Navy and other military clients by reviewing financial and cost data, developing cost analysis models, conducting cost-benefit and cost-savings analyses, and creating leadership presentations and dashboards. The role works with cross-functional teams and clients to translate program requirements into cost estimates, gather data, document assumptions, and develop Program Office Estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates.

The analyst will build and improve program-lifecycle financial and cost models, produce interactive data visualizations, and conduct statistical, cost, and risk analyses. The role also supports spend-plan and budget analysis, program briefs and acquisition documentation, what-if and economic analyses, program meetings, and defensible estimates for reviews, approvals, and program planning. Work may involve modern visualization tools and Monte Carlo simulation software.

Requirements

• Experience performing detailed cost, budget, or financial estimation, analysis, or forecasting.
• Ability to develop Microsoft Excel spreadsheets using complex logic-based formulas, including VLOOKUPs or HLOOKUPs.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis to forecast future outcomes or inform decisions.
• Secret clearance required; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information access.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a team in a multidisciplinary, 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, or STEM.
• PCEA, CCEA, SCEC, or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Review complex financial and cost data and build cost analysis models.
• Perform cost-benefit and cost-savings analyses.
• Create leadership presentations and dashboards, including interactive visualizations using Tableau or Power BI.
• Work with clients and cross-functional teams to translate program requirements into cost estimates.
• Gather data, document assumptions, and develop Program Office Estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates.
• Build, manage, and improve financial and cost models across program lifecycles, including ad hoc models.
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis using Python or R.
• Develop cost and risk analyses using Monte Carlo simulation software such as Crystal Ball.
• Analyze spend plans and budget inputs.
• Develop program briefs and acquisition documentation.
• Perform what-if and economic analyses and participate in programmatic meetings.
• Develop defensible estimates to support reviews, approvals, and program planning processes.
• Recommend ideas and solutions that provide clients with useful insights and tangible results.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time