Program Analyst, Cost

QED Systems LLC•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Program Analyst, Cost to join our team at APG, MD in support of our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A). Duties: Performs weapons system cost estimating, analysis and research in problem areas of very extensive scope and complexity. Performs cost analysis to create products used for program decision making, reporting, and to secure funding. Aligns cost element breakdowns and perform base year and then year cost forecasts. Supports system engineering, program management, risk management, and process-based methodology with life cycle cost analysis, metrics management, cost benefit analysis, and acquisition. Supports the Army’s Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process with analytical assessments, analysis, and development of key documentation to support annual budget execution activities and milestone decision reviews. Supports reporting to Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (DASA-CE).

Requirements

Army systems or acquisition program support experience associated with cost estimating and analysis.
Familiar with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software and knowledgeable of Army Cost Estimating standards.
Five (5) years of direct experience with verbal and written communication to include presentations and/or briefings to product managers, division chiefs or equivalent grade required.
ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret
Bachelor’s degree required. Degree preferred in Business, Accounting, or related field.
At least ten (10) years’ experience managing government programs is required.
An additional four (4) years of experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

Performs weapons system cost estimating, analysis and research in problem areas of very extensive scope and complexity.
Performs cost analysis to create products used for program decision making, reporting, and to secure funding.
Aligns cost element breakdowns and perform base year and then year cost forecasts.
Supports system engineering, program management, risk management, and process-based methodology with life cycle cost analysis, metrics management, cost benefit analysis, and acquisition.
Supports the Army’s Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process with analytical assessments, analysis, and development of key documentation to support annual budget execution activities and milestone decision reviews.
Supports reporting to Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (DASA-CE).