Cost Analyst: Data-Driven Acquisition & Budget Insight

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Professional development

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cost Analyst to uncover the story behind numbers, perform data-driven cost estimation, and develop recommendations for smarter decisions in Navy acquisitions. You will model lifecycle costs, conduct what-if analyses, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze programmatic and cost data, communicate findings, and support program meetings that influence budgeting and procurement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cost estimation, analysis, or forecasting experience.
• Experience developing metrics and data trends across an acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience collecting and analyzing cost and technical data for models.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project).
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule analysis.
• Ability to work in a classified environment; TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
• Experience supporting Navy Acquisition Program Offices.
• Experience in risk and uncertainty analysis.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Master’s in Research, Systems Engineering, Applied Math, Data Analytics, Data Science, or Business.
• DAU Business – Cost Estimating or PMP Certification.
• CCEA or PCEA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost estimation, analysis, and forecasting to support programs.
• Develop analytical approaches for cost estimation, financial modeling, and program assessment.
• Create data-driven strategies using statistical methods and scenario modeling.
• Collaborate with technical, acquisition, and industry experts to interpret data.
• Prepare cohesive presentations to inform acquisition and budgeting decisions.
• Apply modeling techniques to evaluate affordability, readiness, and risk.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Forecasting

EVM knowledge

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Program analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cost Analyst to uncover the story behind numbers, perform data-driven cost estimation, and develop recommendations for smarter decisions in Navy acquisitions. You will model lifecycle costs, conduct what-if analyses, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze programmatic and cost data, communicate findings, and support program meetings that influence budgeting and procurement.