Program Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • Usa, DC

17h

About The Position

The Program Cost Analyst supports U.S. Navy acquisitions by reviewing complex financial and cost data to inform decision-making and program management. The role develops Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), financial and planning models, and data dashboards; analyzes funding, spend plans, and budget inputs; and prepares program briefs and acquisition documentation. The analyst also tracks contract information, supports program planning and budget cycles, conducts program analyses, and participates in programmatic and stakeholder meetings. The position is located in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience with cost analysis or financial analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience with Power BI.
• Experience supporting annual task planning, spend plan development, and budget analysis.
• Experience with data collection and analysis, Excel model development, and complex logic-based formulas.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Navy systems such as NEPS, COBRA, ERP, and EDW.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or Economics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a U.S. Navy or DoD Program Management Office.
• Experience assisting with budget execution and financial tracking for acquisition programs.
• Experience working on a team in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Experience with advanced analytics and data visualization, such as Python and Microsoft Power BI.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, research, detail-oriented, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and improve complex cost and financial models, including IGCEs and other data and ad hoc models for decision-making.
• Support annual task planning through financial and program analysis, allocation analysis, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Analyze spend plans, funding, and budget inputs; develop program briefs and acquisition documentation; perform analyses; track funding; and participate in programmatic meetings.
• Support POM and budget cycles, including funding profiles, issue justification, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop planning models to analyze program health and schedule impacts and formulate options to fulfill project requirements.
• Support analysis and management of action items assigned from meetings, teleconferences, or emails.
• Develop data dashboards and track contract information.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level