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Cost Analyst
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Stratagem Solutions, Incorporated
Job Summary: Applicants with a strong budget background who are interested in supporting an Army Acquisition Product Manager’s Cost Analyst Team by preparing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, cost models in ACEIT to determine the total costs of the program, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and defend the cost models, estimates, processes, and have recent/relevant experience gained from military/civilian service. The candidate should be adept at briefing mid and senior staff personnel.
Responsibilities
Develop, update, and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Evaluate contractor cost data including Earned Value and Cost Performance Reports.
Analyze cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money.
Evaluate various Courses of Action (COAs) in the development of an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).
Defend cost estimating methodologies to senior leadership and Cost Review Board (CRB) members.
Translate technical system requirements into cost elements while developing Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).
Analyze historical learning and rate curve data and incorporate methodology into cost estimates.
Assist in the development of Contractor Software Data Report (CSDR) plans.
Develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings to include program funding and cost requirements.
Validate Program Management Office (PMO) Life Cycle Cost Estimates (R&D, Procurement, O&S, and Disposal).
Plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
Support reviews of Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD) / CARD-Like documents, Acquisition Strategies, Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and analyses, providing support to PMOs in milestone documentation.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in advanced cost analysis/financial position.
Experience generating Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost input to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis.
At least 1 year of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to "What-if" scenarios concerning program delays, schedule acceleration, and funding profile changes using ACEIT and Excel.
Strong skills in developing alternative solutions for cost, schedule, production, fielding and sustainment challenges.
Exceptional written and oral presentation skills.
Experience working individually and in facilitating working groups.
Experience preparing detailed written reports and briefings for senior military and corporate leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Requirements
Program Executive Office Aviation PMO experience, PM experience, HQ Staff experience.
Experience supporting program budgeting with POM submissions and P & R-Forms.
Acquisition Level III Certification.
Education And Experience
BA/BS degree and minimum 3 years in Cost Estimating field.
Travel: May require travel up to 10%.
Special Requirements: Applicants selected are required to have an active security clearance: SECRET and must meet minimum access requirements for classified information.
Testing: Candidates may be subject to a written test to demonstrate written communication skills and the ability to handle potentially challenging scenarios while supporting a Product Office.
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D
Short / Long Term Disability
401K with Company Contribution
Identity Theft Protection
Paid Holidays
PTO
Bereavement/Jury Duty/Reserve Military Training Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Administration
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Cost Analyst
role at
Stratagem Solutions, Incorporated
Job Summary: Applicants with a strong budget background who are interested in supporting an Army Acquisition Product Manager’s Cost Analyst Team by preparing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, cost models in ACEIT to determine the total costs of the program, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and defend the cost models, estimates, processes, and have recent/relevant experience gained from military/civilian service. The candidate should be adept at briefing mid and senior staff personnel.
Responsibilities
Develop, update, and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Evaluate contractor cost data including Earned Value and Cost Performance Reports.
Analyze cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money.
Evaluate various Courses of Action (COAs) in the development of an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).
Defend cost estimating methodologies to senior leadership and Cost Review Board (CRB) members.
Translate technical system requirements into cost elements while developing Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).
Analyze historical learning and rate curve data and incorporate methodology into cost estimates.
Assist in the development of Contractor Software Data Report (CSDR) plans.
Develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings to include program funding and cost requirements.
Validate Program Management Office (PMO) Life Cycle Cost Estimates (R&D, Procurement, O&S, and Disposal).
Plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
Support reviews of Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD) / CARD-Like documents, Acquisition Strategies, Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and analyses, providing support to PMOs in milestone documentation.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in advanced cost analysis/financial position.
Experience generating Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost input to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis.
At least 1 year of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to "What-if" scenarios concerning program delays, schedule acceleration, and funding profile changes using ACEIT and Excel.
Strong skills in developing alternative solutions for cost, schedule, production, fielding and sustainment challenges.
Exceptional written and oral presentation skills.
Experience working individually and in facilitating working groups.
Experience preparing detailed written reports and briefings for senior military and corporate leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Requirements
Program Executive Office Aviation PMO experience, PM experience, HQ Staff experience.
Experience supporting program budgeting with POM submissions and P & R-Forms.
Acquisition Level III Certification.
Education And Experience
BA/BS degree and minimum 3 years in Cost Estimating field.
Travel: May require travel up to 10%.
Special Requirements: Applicants selected are required to have an active security clearance: SECRET and must meet minimum access requirements for classified information.
Testing: Candidates may be subject to a written test to demonstrate written communication skills and the ability to handle potentially challenging scenarios while supporting a Product Office.
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D
Short / Long Term Disability
401K with Company Contribution
Identity Theft Protection
Paid Holidays
PTO
Bereavement/Jury Duty/Reserve Military Training Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Administration
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stratagem Solutions, Incorporated.
Huntsville, AL – $64,000.00-$73,000.00
Earned Value Management Specialist (Cost Analyst) – Huntsville, AL $72,000.00-$75,000.00
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