Cost Analyst, Junior

HunaTek Government Solutions; Quantico, Stafford (VA, VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HunaTek Government Solutions seeks a Cost Analyst to support government clients in Northern Virginia. The candidate will perform cost estimating, budgeting, and data analysis to inform program decisions. Strong Excel skills and clear communication with leadership are required.

The role involves developing models, forecasting funding needs, and presenting results to executives and stakeholders. A DoD acquisition understanding and security clearance are preferred.”

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience with government cost estimating and budgeting.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to present analytical results to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support program office and lifecycle cost estimate activities.
• Develop and apply cost estimating methodologies.
• Maintain cost and affordability models.
• Analyze data and forecast funding needs.
• Prepare briefing materials for management.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret Clearance

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Data management

Presentation

Education

BA/BS in Economics, Finance, Engineering or Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

SEER

Job description

HunaTek is seeking a highly motivated, performance driven individual with strong cost analysis experience to work closely with our Government client in the Northern Virginia area. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills.

Essential Job Functions

The Cost Analyst position will include, but not be limited to, the following capabilities:

• Support program office and lifecycle cost estimate activities.
• Assist, develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for estimating program costs.
• Develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models.
• Support efforts in collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex data.
• Build and defend budget requirements.
• Forecast future funding needs.
• Evaluate contracting strategy and courses of action.
• Conduct planning for acquisition of capabilities.
• Identify sustainment cost impacts of acquisition decisions.
• Identify interface maintenance funding requirements for all affected platforms/systems.
• Manage solution delivery to a baselined schedule.
• Provide a basis and supporting materials for briefings to management at the executive and oversight levels for all affected program/project funding requirements.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet organizational and project goals.
• Lead in the preparation of briefing materials and other communications packages presenting the results of analysis.
• Communicate and work with diverse organizations and representatives for data collection, analysis, and results presentation.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to lead detail-oriented tasks and multi-task under minimal supervision.
• Ability to present analytical results to senior leaders/stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and work with large data sets.
• Possession of excellent data gathering and analytical skills.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Prior financial management and program management experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition process.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT).
• Preferred: Working knowledge of uncertainty/risk software packages like Crystal Ball or SEER for IT.
• Preferred: Candidates affiliated with International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA).

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Economics, Finance, Engineering or Mathematics.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or business).
• One to five years of Government cost estimating, budget/financial management experience, DoD acquisition experience, or a combination of these areas.

About Us

At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.

Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
• 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Tuition and career development assistance
• A selection of voluntary benefits

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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