Cost Analyst

Booz Allen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Operations Research Analyst to review financial and cost data, build cost models, and perform cost-benefit analyses for government clients. You will create leadership presentations and dashboards using Tableau or Power BI, and run Monte Carlo simulations with Crystal Ball to inform decisions.

Applicants should have experience with cost estimation, data analysis, and scripting in Python or R; a Master’s in OR, Economics, or STEM is preferred, and a Secret clearance is

Qualifications

• Experience with detailed financial estimation, budgeting, or forecasting.
• Advanced Excel with complex formulas (VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP).
• Ability to apply statistical analysis to forecast outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex financial and cost models across a program lifecycle.
• Present data to leadership via dashboards (Tableau/Power BI).
• Develop Program Office Estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates.
• Perform Monte Carlo simulations and risk analyses.
• Prepare program briefs and acquisition documentation.
• Collaborate with clients to translate requirements into cost estimates.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost modeling

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Education

Master's in OR/Economics/STEM

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Crystal Ball

Python

R

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Do you want to use your finan cia l, analytical, and statistical skills to help the U.S. Navy and other military clients get the most out of their funding to protect our national security? As an Operations Research Analyst, you will review complex finan cia l and cost data, build cost analysis models, perform cost-benefit and cost-savings analyses, and design leadership presentations and dashboards. You will work as part of a cross-functional team with clients to translate program requirements into cost estimates by using your knowledge and skills to gather data, document assumptions, and develop Program Office Estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates. You’ll build dashboards with modern visualization tools, develop cost and risk analyses using Monte Carlo simulation sof tware such as Crystal Ball, and use data science to provide meaningful insight into the data.

You will help introduce and recommend new ideas and solutions to clients that deliver visible insights with tangible results while being part of a supportive team that always helps you and roots you on. If you are ready for an opportunity to apply and grow your data analysis skills, then there is a place for you at Booz Allen.

Bring your analytical mindset and passion for change to help transform the U.S. military!

What You’ll Work On:

• Work on complex finan cia l and cost models extending throughout a program lifecycle for major government clients.
• Present data to leadership through interactive dashboards using data visualization techniques such as Tableau or Power BI, to bring data to the forefront for real-time decision-making.
• Build, manage, and improve complex finan cia l and cost models, including Program Office Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and other cost and ad hoc models.
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis using scripting languages, including Python or R.
• Analyze spend plans and budget inputs, develop program briefs and acquisition documentation, perform what-if and economic analyses, and participate in a variety of programmatic meetings.
• Develop defensible estimates to help your client successfully navigate various reviews, approvals, and program planning processes.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience performing detailed cost, budget , or finan cia l estimation, analysis, or forecasting
• Ability to develop spreadsheets in Micro sof t Excel using complex logic-based formulas, including VLOOKUPs or HLOOKUPs
• Ability to apply statistical analysis to forecast future outcomes or inform decisions

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working on a team in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Experience assisting with budget planning, budget preparation, and budget execution for acquisition programs
• Experience with the U.S. government, DoD, or U.S. Navy
• Experience with Crystal Ball, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Python, or R
• Master's degree in Operations Research, Economics, or STEM
• PCEA, CCEA, SCEC, or PMP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.