Cost Analyst, Mid

HunaTek

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability and life insurance

401(K) with safe harbor

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition and career development support

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

HunaTek is seeking highly motivated cost analysts to work on-site with a government client in the Central Florida Research Park area. The role requires proficiency in cost analyses, budgeting, and data-driven decision making to support program funding and acquisition decisions.

Candidates should have DoD or government program experience, strong Excel and analytical skills, and the ability to present results to senior leaders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or business).
Five to eight years’ experience performing cost analyses, financial management, and acquisition experience for DoD, intelligence, or civil agency programs.
Prior experience supporting Government Acquisition Programs.
Preferred: Prior experience supporting DoD Acquisition Programs (ACAT I-IV).
Preferred: Prior financial management and program management experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the full range of cost analyses in evaluation of client programs, to include life cycle cost estimates (LCCE), ROM, IGCE and ad hoc studies.
Develop CARDs and support program office estimate activities.
Develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models.
Forecast future funding needs and evaluate contracting strategy.
Prepare briefing materials and other communications packages for management and oversight.
Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Government Acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

SEER

Job description

Cost Analyst

HunaTek is seeking highly motivated, performance-driven individuals with strong cost analysis experience to work on-site with our government client in the Central Florida Research Park area. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills.

Essential Job Functions

Perform the full range of cost analyses in evaluation of client programs, to include life cycle cost estimates (LCCE), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and ad hoc cost studies.
Develop Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs).
Support program office estimate activities.
Support, 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.
Assist in forecasting 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.
Support 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.
Support 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.
Demonstrate an understanding of the customer mission and innovative ideas to address business challenges of the customer.

Skills And Qualifications Required

US Citizenship is required.
Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with uncertainty/risk software packages.
Knowledge of the Government Acquisition Programs.
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: Proficiency with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Crystal Ball or SEER for IT.
Preferred: Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA®) or Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA®) certification.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or business).
Five to eight years’ experience performing cost analyses, financial management, and acquisition experience for DoD, intelligence, or civil agency programs. Prior experience in Navy/Marine Corps sector is preferred.
Prior experience supporting Government Acquisition Programs.
Preferred: Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Programs (ACAT I-IV).
Preferred: Prior financial management and program management experience.

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.

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