Cost Analyst

Systems Technology & Research Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking a Cost Analyst in the Huntsville, AL area to support an Army Aviation Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal.

The successful candidate will lead cost estimating activities, guide program cost strategy, and provide expert analytical insights to government stakeholders and executive leadership. This is an on-site position requiring strong technical proficiency in cost modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5 years of relevant Program Office experience.
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition policies and the DoW process.
• Understanding lifecycle cost analysis, cost modeling, and estimating methodologies.
• Ability to maintain standardized lifecycle cost models for PMs and cost analysts.
• Ability to translate technical and financial risk into cost estimates and budgeting.
• Familiarity with operations research techniques for cost relationships and analyses.
• Strong program management principles and cross-functional teamwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; active DoW SECRET clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support program office and lifecycle cost estimate activities.
• Apply OR/statistical methods to develop cost positions and IGCEs.
• Collect, normalize, and analyze complex data; present in Excel/PowerPoint.
• Assist in forecasting future funding needs.
• Conduct studies to improve cost analysis efficiency within a given area.
• Review procedures and directives; identify analysis opportunities.
• Develop study objectives based on cost review policies.
• Prepare reports and present findings with recommendations to management.

Skills

Cost estimation

Life cycle cost analysis

Risk assessment

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Job Description:

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking a Cost Analyst in the Huntsville, AL area to support an Army Aviation Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The successful candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter capable of managing multiple tasks and efforts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to leading cost estimating activities, guiding program cost strategy, and providing expert-level analytical insights to government stakeholders and executive leadership. This role requires strong technical proficiency in cost modeling, life‑cycle cost analysis, and risk assessment, with the ability to communicate complex financial and engineering data clearly and effectively. The Cost Analyst serves as a subject-matter expert, mentor, and key contributor to program cost decisions. This opportunity is an in-person/on-site position.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required with 5 years of relevant Program Office experience
• Working knowledge of Department of War (DoW) acquisition policies and the DoW acquisition and project management process
• Knowledge of overall life cycle cost analysis and economic analysis functions to include cost modeling, development of cost estimating methodologies and their applications, and estimating the cost of major weapon systems
• Ability to learn and develop skills in maintaining a standardized life cycle cost model for project managers and cost analysis personnel for use in preparing baseline cost and independent cost estimates
• Ability to understand technical baselines and formulate technical judgments
• Ability to translate technical and financial risk into cost estimates including risk application to provide estimate confidence, along with budgeting, planning, programing budgeting systems, the acquisition process, and logistics support processes
• Ability to learn and develop skills in applying complex mathematical and statistical theories, principles, and practices of operations research for application to the development and adjustment of Cost Estimating Relationships, relating cost to physical and performance variables by mathematical expressions such as regression analysis, sensitivity analysis, trend analysis, and uncertainty analysis
• Ability to learn and develop skills in life cycle cost analysis methodology and mathematical modeling for major studies required to provide management with alternative solutions to problems for assigned weapon systems
• Strong understanding of program management principles and practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, occasionally in the absence of direct oversight
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity of Microsoft Programs, to include, but not limited to Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, etc.
• Possess an active DoW SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain

Responsibilities:

• Support program office and life-cycle cost estimate activities
• Apply operations research/statistical/mathematical methodologies and techniques to develop cost positions/independent government cost estimates
• Collect, normalize, and analyze complex data; uses critical thinking to synthesize information from multiple sources and effectively capture analyzed data in an understandable format such as Microsoft Excel or PowerPoint
• Assist in forecasting future funding needs
• Conduct research and analysis of studies designed to produce effective and efficient cost analysis within an assigned area.
• Analyze and apply current procedures, policies, directives
• Identify areas of analysis and formulate basic study objectives based on current cost review policies and cost objectives
• Perform data evaluation, produce reports, and present findings to management with recommendations
• Work and communicate effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment reacting quickly to changing requirements and schedules
• Comprehend Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Performance Specifications, Contract Data Requirement Listings, Earned Value data, and related DoW contractual documents

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. For more information go to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we are additionally committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure all qualified applicants have the ability to be considered for employment. If a disability prevents you from participating in any step of the hiring process, please contact our HR team at [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation.