Cost Estimator Analyst

VTG•Washington, DC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

VTG is seeking a mid- to senior-level Cost Estimator Analyst to provide specialized financial analysis, accounting, and business services in support of business operations for the CPS Program. The position is based onsite at the Washington, DC Navy Yard, with occasional telework. The analyst develops and evaluates technical and programmatic baselines; creates cost estimates and economic analyses; assesses government and industry estimates, proposals, cost savings initiatives, and contract performance; and documents and presents analytical findings. The role also includes training less-experienced analysts, collaborating across the organization, managing competing priorities, and communicating complex matters to senior managers and others. The estimated starting pay range is $100,000–$130,000 annually. VTG notes that the range is a general guideline and that offers may vary based on work experience, education, skill level, market considerations, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Mid-level candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as economics, engineering, mathematics, or operations research; alternatively, senior-level candidates must have a master's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of professional experience, or no degree and at least eight years of demonstrated experience in the specific task area.
An active U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Understanding of weapons and/or automated information systems design, production, operations, and support processes.
Understanding of weapons and/or automated information systems work breakdown structures and cost drivers.
Understanding of government cost, technical, and programmatic data sources.
Understanding of industry accounting systems.
Analytical, creative, and critical thinking ability.
Ability to conduct groundbreaking research.
Ability to precisely and concisely communicate and defend complex analytical results verbally and in written products.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word.

Nice To Haves

Four to seven years of experience with Navy financials is described as ideal for the mid-level candidate.
Five years of experience with Navy financial management systems, including Navy ERP and NEPS (e.g., REMIS, RDOCS, PDOCS, PBIS).
Familiarity with the Program Objective Management (POM) process.
ICEAA certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and/or evaluate program technical and programmatic baselines.
Develop cost-estimating techniques for development, production, and operating and support (O&S) cost elements.
Develop independent or program life-cycle cost estimates, including risk, uncertainty, and sensitivity analyses.
Develop economic analyses, including business case analyses, cost/benefit analyses, and analyses of alternatives.
Assess the credibility of government and industry cost estimates and economic analyses.
Evaluate the credibility of industry cost proposals.
Assess the credibility of government and industry cost-savings initiatives.
Assess industry contract cost and schedule performance and conduct variance root-cause analysis.
Document and present or defend analytical results.
Develop and train less-experienced cost analysts.
Apply customer-service skills and collaborate with teams across the organization.
Manage competing priorities, multiple tasks, and work requirements using leadership skills.
Communicate complex issues and present results clearly and concisely to senior managers and others, orally and in writing.