Cost Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience performing cost analysis, price analysis, cost estimating, or acquisition support functions.
• Experience supporting federal government acquisitions and procurement activities.
• Experience evaluating certified cost or pricing data and other-than-certified cost data.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) principles related to cost and price analysis.
• Experience reviewing technical proposals, cost volumes, and financial data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, or procurement activities.
• Proven ability to conduct complex cost and price analyses.
• Experience reviewing contractor cost proposals and evaluating financial data.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable acquisition regulations and policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government credentials or clearances as specified by the customer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of cost estimates and cost models for a variety of government acquisitions.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding proposed acquisition approaches, contractor pricing strategies, and cost methodologies.
• Review and analyze cost volumes, technical proposals, and corporate financial statements.
• Conduct cost analyses to determine whether proposed prices are fair and reasonable.
• Support the evaluation of certified cost or pricing data in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.
• Perform detailed analyses of individual cost elements, including labor, materials, subcontract costs, indirect rates, and profit/fee.
• Evaluate data other than certified cost or pricing data when determining cost reasonableness or cost realism.
• Recommend and employ appropriate analytical techniques and procedures based on the complexity and circumstances of each acquisition.
• Support acquisition teams during proposal evaluations, negotiations, and price determination activities.
• Prepare cost analysis reports, findings, and recommendations for contracting officers and acquisition stakeholders.
• Assess contractor accounting, estimating, and financial information to support pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional teams to support acquisition planning and execution.
• Analyze historical cost data, market research, and pricing trends to support procurement decisions.
• Develop and present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and acquisition officials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations, policies, procedures, and agency guidance.

Benefits

• A full background check will be required.