Senior Cost & Business Analytics Consultant
About The Position
The Senior Cost & Business Analytics Consultant is a senior technical and advisory role leading complex cost-estimating, data analytics, and business intelligence efforts across federal and DoD programs. The consultant integrates advanced cost modeling, quantitative analysis, data engineering practices, and strategic decision support; advises clients; shapes analytic frameworks; mentors staff; and delivers insights for acquisition strategies, budgeting decisions, and long-range program planning. As the senior tier of the Cost & Business Analytics job family, this position carries significant analytical leadership, methodological expertise, and ownership of enterprise-level analytical deliverables. The position is hybrid, with on-site engagement depending on mission needs.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Clearance eligibility required.
- High school diploma or GED and 10+ years of professional experience in cost analysis, business analytics, data analytics, financial modeling, or related fields.
- Proven success leading complex analytical tasks for federal or DoD programs.
- Expert-level proficiency in cost estimating, financial modeling, and quantitative analysis.
- Advanced experience integrating and analyzing large, complex datasets from varied sources.
- High proficiency with Excel and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI and Tableau.
- Experience with analytical or cost-estimating tools such as ACEIT, SEER, Crystal Ball, @Risk, Python, or R.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive-level briefing skills.
- Strong leadership abilities and experience guiding cross-functional analytical efforts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, federal budgeting, and program management practices.
- Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience designing automated solutions using SQL, Python, or advanced analytics platforms.
- Experience mentoring or managing analytical staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of complex cost models, life-cycle cost estimates (LCCE), ROMs, IGCEs, affordability assessments, and multi-scenario decision analyses.
- Apply cost-estimating methodologies, cost risk analysis, sensitivity studies, and cost realism evaluations.
- Oversee integration of cost, technical, operational, and programmatic datasets for high-fidelity modeling.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, government customers, and executive stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with cost-estimating standards, quality control practices, and audit-ready documentation.
- Architect and optimize data models, analytics pipelines, and automation solutions for scalable insights.
- Build dashboards, predictive analytics tools, and interactive BI visualizations using platforms such as Power BI.
- Perform trend analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support strategic program decisions.
- Lead development of data dictionaries, modeling assumptions, analytic methodologies, and documentation standards.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, methodologies, and tools to enhance analytical capabilities.
- Advise government customers and internal stakeholders on analytic requirements and decision-support strategies.
- Mentor junior and mid-level analysts in cost estimating, data analysis, BI, and model development.
- Lead cross-functional teams spanning program management, finance, engineering, and data science.
- Communicate quantitative findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Drive analytic consistency, process improvement, and methodology standardization across projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance.
- 401(k) with safe harbor contribution.
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Tuition and career development assistance.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Opportunities to learn new skills, obtain certifications, and attend industry events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
