Cost Analyst

Valiant Harbor International, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Harbor International, LLC in Fort Belvoir, Virginia is seeking a motivated Cost Analyst to support Army acquisition efforts in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will provide critical cost analysis, data analytics expertise, and possess problem-solving skills to support various Army programs.

This full-time role requires U.S. Citizenship and offers an opportunity to work with integrated government teams on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer requirements.
• A current active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with DOD acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning documents and budget requirement analyses.
• Support review of contractor proposal submissions.
• Prepare various cost estimates in accordance with Army policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analytics

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project management

Education

Master's degree and 10+ years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree and 15+ years relevant experience

Tools

Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT)

Job description

Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. Here at Valiant Harbor International we emphasize extreme focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges in order to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customers needs; we are a management consulting firm with a successful record of offering a wide range of professional, scientific, and technical services requiring a high degree of expertise and training.

Job Description

Valiant Harbor International (VHI) is seeking a motivated Cost Analyst to support dynamic U.S. Army acquisition efforts in a fast‑paced product office environment in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. As a Cost Analyst, you will provide critical cost analysis and budget execution support to Army acquisition programs and integrated government teams, working across a variety of programs and task areas where your contributions truly matter. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem‑solving, forecasting skills, and data analytics expertise to provide clear, insightful cost analyses. This is a full‑time, onsite position.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides initial planning documents, program, and schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to Program/Product Directors and Integrated Product Teams.
• Provides support during review of contractor proposal submittals, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs and general review of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure.
• Prepares Program Office Estimates (POE), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analysis (CCA), Business Case Analysis (BCA), and Affordability Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) in accordance with Army and DOW cost estimating policies.
• Develops and refines cost estimate by analyzing historical data and applying quantitative models, techniques, tools, and databases to predict future program costs.
• Conducts data collection to develop parametric cost estimates.

Job Requirements

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Possess a current active DoD Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance at the time of hire.
• Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience supporting DOD acquisition programs or a Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience supporting DOW acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) to develop cost models.
• Experience working with the Army POM process.
• Knowledge of DOW Acquisition statutory and regulatory requirements and acquisition policy.
• Possess technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Salary range: Negotiable.

EEO Statement: Valiant Harbor International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Valiant Harbor International prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone] for assistance.

This is a full time position