Cost Analyst - S2Technologies

Cost Analyst

Date Available: June 24, 2024

# openings: 1

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

S2Technologies is currently sourcing for qualified candidates to join our team. We are currently looking for candidates who have training and experience performing as a Cost Analyst.

This position is in support of Product Manager Multi-Mission Surveillance Systems aboard Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The preferred candidate will provide subject matter expertise support across the full spectrum of cost analysis functions such as cost/financial analysis, program and systems requirements cost analysis, price/cost analysis of system production and engineering (SW/HW) changes, business case analysis, contract cost analysis with objectives for negotiation, analysis of alternative (AOA) development.

The Cost Analyst must have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills along with the ability to work and contribute to a team environment. The Cost Analyst plays a key supporting role in formulation of the Program Objective Memorandum for submission through the Army Budget Office to the Department of Defense (DOD).

The qualified candidate shall perform the following tasks:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of LCCE, CARD, SAR, MAR, DEAS, IGCE, POM, APB, P&R Forms, and statistical analysis to include ETC's, and EAC's
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work on multi-functional teams.
• Perform a variety of cost and economic analyses to include parametric cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, cost estimating relationship development, cost benefit analyses, analysis of alternatives, cost risk analysis, project forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and software cost estimating.
• Conduct cost analysis using a variety of modeling techniques to include parametric analysis, engineering estimates, cost estimating relationships, cost factors, learning curve analysis, and cost risk analysis.
• Provide support with the preparation of all Major government deliverable reviews (i.e. Line-By-Line Review (LBLR), Cost Review Board (CRB) etc.) and also support the program areas of cost estimating, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), and Cost/Schedule Risk Management.

Experience:

• Experience and knowledge working with ACEIT - Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools https://www.aceit.com/ or other acceptable Cost Estimating Tools is Mandatory.
• Experience preparing cost estimates for major DoD programs.
• Develop and maintain Program Office Estimates (POE) utilizing automated cost modeling software, the development of cost savings initiatives, the management of or program costs and requirements against the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), affordability determinations, and earned value management.
• Experience with Operations and Support (O&S) cost reduction analysis, cost risk evaluation, and PPBE preparation efforts.
• Experience with Cost estimating methodologies, relationships, and model development.
• Experience with Cost databases including data collection, validation, and normalization techniques.
• Utilize and correctly apply appropriate cost estimating methodologies and develop logical cost estimates that are defendable and supportable.
• Experience with DoD acquisition milestones, plans, policy, process, and strategy and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DoD 5000.02

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Operations Research or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Cost Analyst is required. Four (4) additional years of related experience can be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DOD), Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Manager (PM), Product Manager (PdM) or Army Materiel Command Logistics and Readiness Center Budget Office is preferred.
• Professional Cost Estimator or Analyst Certification or completion of DAWIA Business Cost Estimator or equivalent courses is desired

Certifications:

• N/A

Security Clearance:

• Must possess a SECRET security clearance or have the ability to receive an Interim Secret Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Other Position Requirements:

S2Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veterans' status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.