Cost Analyst, Mid

HunaTek Government Solutions; Quantico, Stafford (VA, VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HunaTek Government Solutions seeks cost analysis professionals to support a government client in Northern Virginia. You will perform life cycle and ROM cost estimates, IGCE studies, and cost analyses, while developing CARDs and defending budget requirements.

Applicants should have US citizenship and an active Secret clearance, plus strong Excel and data analytics skills. Experience with ACEIT, Crystal Ball, or SEER for IT is a plus.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with uncertainty/risk software packages.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Excellent data gathering and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: ACEIT, Crystal Ball or SEER for IT.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of cost analyses: LCCE, ROM, IGCE, and ad hoc studies.
• Develop Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs).
• Support, update, and apply methodologies for estimating program costs.
• Develop, update, and maintain cost/affordability models.
• Collect, normalize, and analyze complex data.
• Build and defend budget requirements.
• Forecast future funding needs.
• Evaluate contracting strategy and acquisition options.
• Plan for acquisition of capabilities.
• Identify sustainment cost impacts of decisions.
• Identify funding requirements for interface maintenance.
• Support solution delivery to baselined schedules.
• Prepare briefing materials for executive/oversight levels.
• Communicate with diverse organizations for data collection and results.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security Clearance

Excel

Uncertainty/risk software

Acquisition programs knowledge

Detail-oriented multitasking

Analytical presentation

Large data handling

Data gathering & analytics

Communication skills

ACEIT/Crystal Ball/SEER (IT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

SEER for IT

Job description

HunaTek is seeking highly motivated, performance-driven individuals with 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

• 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, 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.

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, acquisition experience, or a combination of these areas for DoD, intelligence, or civil agency programs.
• Prior experience in Navy/Marine Corps sector is preferred.