Cost Analyst, Senior

HunaTek Government Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

401(K) with safe harbor contribution

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Tuition and career development assistance

Job summary

HunaTek Government Solutions is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst in Washington, D.C., to provide comprehensive cost analyses and lead program activities for government clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in quantitative analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and manipulate large data sets.

This position offers various benefits including long-term and short-term disability insurance, a 401(K) plan, and generous paid time off. US Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience performing cost analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost analyses for client programs.
• Develop Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs).
• Manage program office estimate activities.

Skills

Cost analysis

Excellent communication

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Data gathering

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT)

Crystal Ball

SEER for IT

Job description

HunaTek is seeking highly motivated, performance-driven individuals 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 Senior Cost Analyst position will include, but not be limited to, the following capabilities:

• 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).
• Lead and manage program office estimate activities.
• Lead, develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for estimating program costs.
• Lead, develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models.
• Lead 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.
• Provide thought leadership clearly demonstrating 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).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience performing cost analyses 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.

Benefits

• 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

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