Senior Cost Analyst

A Senior Cost Analyst is wanted to join MTSI in Huntsville, AL to support an Army Acquisition Product Manager’s Cost Analyst Team. The role involves preparing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, developing cost models in ACEIT to determine total program costs, Independent Government Cost Estimates, proposal evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, and Spend Plans. The successful candidate will be able to articulate and defend cost models and estimates, with pertinent military or civilian service experience, and will be adept at briefing mid- and senior-level staff.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform parametric cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, cost estimating relationships and model development, cost risk analysis, performance measurement (earned value), project forecasting and risk assessment, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Set up cost control systems, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
• Analyze and prepare reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and conduct or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis.
• Develop program plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are captured and scheduled.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.

Position requirements:

• 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 such as labor, travel, materials, other ODCs, 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance; US Citizenship is required.

Required Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in advanced cost analysis/financial positions, including 1 year using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
• Experience generating Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost inputs to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to “What-if” scenarios regarding program delays, schedule acceleration, and funding profile changes using ACEIT and Excel.
• Strong capabilities in developing multiple alternatives for cost, schedule, production, fielding, and sustainment challenges in program management.
• Proven ability to work independently and to organize and facilitate working groups.
• Ability to prepare detailed written reports and/or briefings suitable for senior-level military and corporate leadership, with exceptional written and oral presentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Program Executive Office Aviation PMO, PM roles, or Headquarters staff.
• Experience supporting program budgeting processes with POM submissions and P & R-Forms.
• Acquisition Level III Certification.