Cost Analyst - Remote

Christopher O'Keeffe CPA LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Cost Analyst to support an Army EIS program with a flexible telework option. The position requires over 10 years of relevant experience, a strong educational background in financial disciplines, and the ability to provide detailed cost analysis and support for acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations cost or financial analysis.
• Prior experience supporting DoD acquisition programs is preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, economic, and cost analysis services for project management.
• Develop and maintain cost documents following DoD policies.
• Conduct internal cost and budget analyses and prepare estimates.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Financial Analysis

Economic Analysis

Collaboration

Internal Auditing

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting

Tools

ACEIT

MS Excel

Job description

O'KEEFFECPA & Associates is a professional accounting practice founded in 2000 and located in the heart of downtown Richmond. We are a team of dedicated professionals with a passion for delivering exceptional tax and financial services. With over 25 years of experience, we have built a reputation for our expertise, reliability, and personalized approach. Our goal is to provide trusted guidance and strategic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs. Whether they are an individual filer or a small business owner, we are committed to helping navigate the complexities of tax regulations, maximize savings, and achieve financial goals.

Job Description

O'KEEFFECPA & Associates is seeking a Cost Analyst to join a high-performing team supporting an Army EIS program, based in Fort Belvoir, VA. The position is currently approved for 100% telework. Below is the detailed job description for the role.

Qualifications

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide financial, economic, and cost analysis services as part of the project team supporting program management.
• Develop and maintain cost documents following DoD Acquisition Management policies, including Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD), Economic Analysis Development Plans (EADP), and Economic Analyses (EA).
• Perform scenario and affordability analyses, including excursions and sensitivity analyses, using historical performance data, cost models, and program metrics.
• Collaborate with program and acquisition managers to develop acquisition strategies, analyses, plans, and documentation.
• Support program business management through cost analysis services.
• Conduct internal cost and budget analyses and prepare independent government cost estimates for contracting actions.
• Audit vendor pricing, billing, costing, scheduling projections, and work breakdown structures.
• Provide updates and presentations to various executive offices both within and outside the program.

Qualifications:

• Ten (10)+ years of experience in operations cost or financial analysis.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Operations Research, or related business disciplines.
• Prior experience supporting DoD acquisition programs is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience with ACEIT or similar cost estimating tools is preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Additional Information

This firm fosters an entrepreneurial and consulting-oriented environment. The work environment is quite different from traditional public accounting, offering a good work/life balance.

O'KeeffeCPA & Associates is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected factors. We welcome applications from qualified disabled veterans, Vietnam-era veterans, and other covered veterans.