Cost Analyst - Cost Estimator - Cleared Position - Hybrid/Remote

Galorath Inc; Lexington Park (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cost Analyst - Cost Estimator, where your analytical skills will drive impactful defense programs. This role offers the opportunity to lead cost estimation efforts and contribute to significant military projects. With a focus on creativity and problem-solving, you'll engage with clients and enhance cost estimating capabilities. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and the unique benefits of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that makes you a part of the company’s success. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-sponsored Long Term Disability

AFLAC Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DoD cost estimating and acquisition.
• Hands-on experience with developing Excel-based Cost Models.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost estimation and analysis for military systems acquisition.
• Develop cost estimating relationships and design methods.

Skills

Communication Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACE-IT)

PRICE

QSM

SEER

Microsoft Products

Job description

Galorath is an Employee-Owned Company - Be a Part of an exciting industry leading organization with Galorath's competitive Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offered to all employees at no cost.

Galorath Federal is seeking a Cost Analyst - Cost Estimator to work with our clients at Pax River, MD. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, analytical skills and the capability to lead and contribute to large defense programs and studies that the company undertakes. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, creative, forward-thinking, a proven leader, and willing to help solve problems with the cost team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, or related field is required.
• Senior Cost Estimator/Analyst role requires 5+ years of experience in DoD cost estimating and DoD acquisition.
• Hands-on experience with developing Excel based Cost Models and experience with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACE-IT) software package required; experience with other packages, including PRICE, QSM, or SEER, is a plus.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Products is required.
• Strong client interface skills, proven success managing all phases of acquisition programs.
• CCEA or PCEA certification is a plus.
• Navy cost experience is a plus.

PLUS SKILLS:

• Perform cost estimation and/or analysis using a variety of techniques (i.e., modeling, parametric analysis, engineering estimates, learning curve, risk analysis, and cost estimating relationships) for military systems acquisition in order to develop LCCEs, Independent Cost Estimates (IGCEs), TOCs, BCAs, CBAs, ROI calculations, Will Cost/Should Cost determination, risk analysis and assessments, AoAs, and/or program budget development support.
• Formulate the development of long-range work plans, schedules, broad concepts, and objectives leading to the execution and enhancement of cost estimating and analysis effort capabilities.
• Develop and define the broad areas encompassed by cost analysis and keep continually apprised of DoD or Federal concepts, philosophies, and enunciations.
• Perform DoD or Federal systems cost estimating, processes, analytical methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate data and develop cost analysis products.
• Formulate conclusions and propose researched solutions to problems relating to improvement of cost estimating effectiveness.
• Develop cost estimating relationships and design cost estimating methods.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques and interact with customers and colleagues expertly and effectively when resolving problems.
• Apply leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks, and work requirements.

EEO including individuals with disabilities and veterans

Join Galorath and Become an Employee Owner!

We offer a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - our contributions are significantly greater than most companies throughout the country.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-sponsored Long Term Disability
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (dependent & healthcare)
• Paid Vacations, Holidays, and Sick Leave