Activity Based Costing (ABC) Analyst

Catapult Consultants, LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Consultants, LLC is seeking an individual for a temporary position at Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) headquarters in Quantico, VA. The role focuses on refining and developing an Activity Based Costing Tool over a 2-3 month duration.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with analysts and support tech development management while ensuring accuracy in key performance data. Strong skills in database methods and Microsoft Office are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of database methods, practices, and tools.
• Familiarity with IT equipment and software.
• Advanced user level of knowledge in MS Access and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of database report development.

Responsibilities

• Take corrective actions on backlog of deliverables.
• Assist in model maturation of the Voyager tool.
• Support management of an ABC Costing tool.
• Ensure accuracy of MPA data sources.

Skills

Database methods and practices

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Access

MS Excel

Activity-based solutions

Project Management

NCIS programs knowledge

Job description

Catapult Consultants is a global, professional services and management consulting company specializing in business, analytical and information systems solutions. We support mission-critical programs in the Intelligence Community and Defense and Civilian sectors. Currently we are looking for an individual to join our team at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) headquarters in Quantico, VA. The position will work with the team to help refine and develop an existing Activity Based Costing Tool. This position is temporary, with a duration of three to four months.

Job Description

Work collaboratively with other analysts, data experts and activity based costing experts on a project located in Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Headquarters, reporting to the Deputy Assistant Director, Planning and Evaluation Department under the direction of the Director of Financial Management.

• Full-time – 40 hours per week, temporary for a period of 2-3 months

Responsibilities:

• Take corrective actions to spearhead the clean-up a backlog of deliverables
• Assist in escalating the model maturation of the Voyager tool (Activity Based Costing Tool)
• Function as support and assistant to the tech development manager of the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) Team.
• Support the management and utilization of an ABC Costing tool designed to collect, warehouse, and provide reports on data relating primarily to NCIS Mission Performance Assessment (MPA)/performance metrics.
• Works in a tech development management capacity with other Planning and Evaluation Department personnel (Government and contractor) as part of NCIS’s ABC Team.
• Understand and manage MPA (performance) data requirements;
  • Ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of data sources;
  • Planning for anticipated changes in MPA data requirements;
  • Administering MPA (performance) data standards, policies, and procedures;
  • Executing MPA (performance) data flow.
  • Understands MPA validation reviews and briefings for the Planning and Evaluation Department and Operational Program Managers
  • Provide strong support to the program management oversight to ensure timely execution of all tasks

Qualifications

• Knowledge of database methods, practices, and tools of database development, data management and relational databases.
• Familiarity with major operating characteristics of IT equipment and software with emphasis on the Microsoft Office suite of products, including MS Word, MS Project, and MS Outlook.
• Advanced user level of knowledge in MS Access and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of database reports development and automatic database updates.
• Working knowledge of activity-based solutions (Business Objects Voyager) solutions and other analytical software supporting analysis and process improvement.
• Organizational and Project Management Skills.
• Knowledge of the NCIS programs and business practices a plus.

Additional Information

Catapult Consultants does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.