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Job Requirements of Cost Analyst\/Estimator - ALL LEVELS with Security Clearance:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Chantilly, VA (Onsite)
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Cost Analyst\/Estimator - ALL LEVELS with Security Clearance
The support and expertise you provide will directly impact the objectives of our national defense and security.
Responsibilities .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} The Cost Analyst will:
• Utilize Software Cost Estimating, Parametric and Analogy Estimating, Data Collection and Normalization, Model Development, Method Development (multivariate regression analysis, risk analysis using Monte Carlo tools, and cost improvement curve analysis
• Possess, experience with Launch System Cost Estimating,
• Performs a variety of analytical tasks in support of Major US Government Acquisition programs.
• Provides technical and operational leadership to assigned project or task deliverables.
• Writes and updates Estimate documentation including inflation assumptions, risk and uncertainty, work breakdown structures, and base year and then year results.
• Monitors and updates cost performance against plans to ensure that cost and schedule objectives are met.
• Interacts regularly with customers and other industry representatives to ensure information is exchanged.
• Could be required to learn and incorporate data analytic tools into recurring analysis (R, Python, Tableau).
Skills Required .csCA89885B{text-align:left;text-indent:-18pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} Clearance:
• Desired: Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance and ability to pass a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph.
• Required: Active TS with ability to upgrade to SCI and pass a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph is required.
Education:
• Ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Math, Finance, Economics or Business Administration with 0-9 years related experience
• Bachelor's Degree with 0-11 years related experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 4-15 years Space Systems experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Economics, Cost Analysis, Finance, Business Administration, or Operations Research is desired but not required.
Skills:
• The TS/SCI cleared Cost Estimator/Analyst shall provide support to customer operating locations, with portfolio managers, and with Program Control Support staff as specified by the Customer.
• Prefer experience working program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), or other Federal Government Agencies.
• NRO/DoD acquisition and Space Systems experience is a plus.
• Certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional society/educational organization is also desired, but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
• Strong understanding of system development, system engineering, subsystem technical relationships, engineering trades, and technology development and risk and system maturity.
• Proficiency in performing cost estimating activities such as cost analysis, statistical analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis.
• Proficiency in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
• Familiarity with cost estimating principles/DoD acquisition policies.
• Working knowledge of the DoD acquisition and project management process
• Knowledge of the DoD Budget cycle and quantitative analytic techniques are highly desirable.
Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Recommended Skills
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Data Collection
- Economy
- Finance
- Leadership
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