Cost Analyst

Abacus Technology Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Cost Analyst to provide estimating and budget support for the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

You will analyze management problems, advise on cost implications, and use EVM to evaluate program viability. The role requires DoD experience, security clearance eligibility, and collaboration with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost estimating and analysis experience, including DoD environment exposure.
• Ability to analyze management problems and advise on cost impacts.
• Familiar with cost estimating methods and ACEIT tool usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead or perform cost/financial analyses for programs using EVM measures.
• Analyze contractor financial data to assess cost, schedule, and performance viability.
• briefs to stakeholders and program management on cost considerations.

Skills

Cost estimating

DoD environment experience

EVM measures

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ACEIT Suite

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Cost Analyst to provide estimating and budget support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee/lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.
• Analyze management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.
• Analyze contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost, schedule, and performance.

Qualifications

3+ years experience in cost estimating and analysis including at least 3 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must demonstrate competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of theories, concepts, and methods of analytical, mathematical, or statistical principals and practices to military weapons programs. Familiar with the use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation. Knowledge of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system. Understanding of the most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, execution, etc.) for initiating new programs. Able to analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope. Able to use the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyzes is mandatory use for working in the C3I&N Directorate (AFLCMC/HN) for all cost analysis positions. Experience with analytical processes, such as setting up the problem, conducting background research, collecting, and reducing data, displaying data for analysis, formulating mathematical expressions, and drawing conclusions. Comfortable interacting with all levels of an organization and presenting or briefing government stakeholders and program management. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

The projected compensation range for this position is $123,400-$140,500. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.

In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled