Cost Analyst

About the Role

This role involves using financial, analytical, and statistical skills to support the U.S. Navy and other military clients by optimizing their funding for national security. As an Operations Research Analyst, you will review complex financial and cost data, build cost analysis models, perform cost-benefit and cost-savings analyses, and design leadership presentations and dashboards. You will collaborate with clients to translate program requirements into cost estimates by gathering data, documenting assumptions, and developing Program Office Estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates.

What You’ll Work On

• Work on complex financial and cost models extending throughout a program lifecycle for major government clients.
• Present data to leadership through interactive dashboards using data visualization techniques such as Tableau or Power BI, to bring data to the forefront for real-time decision-making.
• Build, manage, and improve complex financial and cost models, including Program Office Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and other cost and ad hoc models.
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis using scripting languages, including Python or R.
• Analyze spend plans and budget inputs, develop program briefs and acquisition documentation, perform what-if and economic analyses, and participate in a variety of programmatic meetings.
• Develop defensible estimates to help your client successfully navigate various reviews, approvals, and program planning processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience performing detailed cost, budget, or financial estimation, analysis, or forecasting.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel using complex logic-based formulas, including VLOOKUPs or HLOOKUPs.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis to forecast future outcomes or inform decisions.
• Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice If You Have

• Experience working on a team in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Experience assisting with budget planning, budget preparation, and budget execution for acquisition programs.
• Experience with the U.S. government, DoD, or U.S. Navy.
• Experience with Crystal Ball, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Python, or R.
• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Economics, or STEM.
• PCEA, CCEA, SCEC, or PMP Certification.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).