Cost Analyst

About the Role

As an Operations Research Analyst, you will use your financial, analytical, and statistical skills to help the U.S. Navy and other military clients optimize their funding for national security.

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 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.
• 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, STEM, or a related field.
• 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.
• Secret clearance is required.

Projected Compensation

• $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).