Cost and Schedule Analysis Engineer

Peraton

Annapolis Junction, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$86,000–$138,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Actuals, Analysis Skills, Automation, Budgeting, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Critical Path Method, Cyberspace, Data Entry, Data Formats, Data Quality, Earned Value Management (EVM), Engineering, Finance, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Mathematics, Metrics, Microsoft Project, Monte Carlo Method, Primavera, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quantitative Analysis, Risk, Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, Statistics, Time Series Analysis, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, Variance Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
LOCATION
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
POSTED
12 days ago
Responsibilities:

Peraton Labs is seeking a quantitative engineer to build the analytical engines that power cost and schedule analysis capabilities within an advanced program management platform. This role translates earned value management principles, schedule analysis methodologies, and financial forecasting techniques into automated, scalable software components that deliver actionable insights to program managers and oversight personnel.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop EVM analytics engines: CPI, SPI, TCPI, EAC, VAC, and IEAC calculations with trend analysis and forecasting
  • Build IMS parsing and analysis capabilities: critical path identification, float analysis, schedule health metrics, and baseline comparison
  • Implement budget vs. actuals variance analysis with drill-down by WBS element, control account, and organizational structure
  • Develop forecasting models that incorporate both quantitative EVM trends and qualitative signals from unstructured analysis
  • Build schedule risk analysis (SRA) capabilities including Monte Carlo simulation integration
  • Implement data validation and anomaly detection for cost and schedule data inputs
  • Create reusable analytical components that can be invoked through the platform's automation framework
  • Collaborate with PM Domain Analysts to validate analytical accuracy against established standards
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Direct software engineering experience with a focus on quantitative analysis or financial modeling
  • Strong Python proficiency; experience with numerical computing libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy)
  • Understanding of earned value management principles and metrics
  • Experience with schedule analysis concepts (critical path method, float, schedule compression)
  • Familiarity with statistical forecasting and time series analysis
  • Experience with data validation and quality assurance for analytical systems
  • Strong mathematical and analytical reasoning skills
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience with EVM systems or defense cost reporting
  • Experience with Monte Carlo simulation (Crystal Ball, @Risk, or custom implementations)
  • Familiarity with IMS data formats (Microsoft Project XML, Primavera XER/XML)
  • Knowledge of IPMDAR/IPMR data elements and reporting requirements
  • Experience with financial modeling or cost estimation
Peraton Overview:

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO: EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

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Peraton

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://careers.peraton.com/