Cost Estimating Advanced Analyst (Level I)

Vali Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vali Incorporated is seeking an Advanced level I Cost Estimating Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency. The role focuses on life cycle cost estimates, data collection, and cost model development for defense programs.

Ideal candidates have a math-based degree with 7 years of cost estimating experience, strong communication, and eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance. The position involves extensive analysis and data-driven reporting to support system integration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 7 years cost estimating experience with BS or 6 years with MS; math-based degree or math minor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Must possess or be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance.

Aufgaben

• Independently develop, present, and defend mathematical cost estimates, cost estimating relationships, and cost models.
• Independently develop cost estimating relationships using applied mathematics, probability, statistics, regression analysis, linear algebra, learning curves, and data collection.
• Use Data Analytics to obtain and analyze essential cost data from contractors' DD Form 1921s and CPR/IPMR.
• Participate in BCA, AOA, and risk analysis with what-if drills, sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and other studies.
• Review Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARDS).
• Collect and manage cost data, technical baseline data, and cost research/analysis.

Kenntnisse

Cost estimating

Data analytics

Mathematical modeling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field

Master's degree in a math-based field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ICEAA

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary:

Vali Incorporated seeks a highly qualified candidate to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as an Advanced level I Cost Estimating Analyst. This position will perform Cost Estimating Analysis supporting the development, fielding, and integration of the MDA Missile Defense System. The Cost Estimating support includes development and maintenance of Life Cycle Cost Estimates and models for Defense Acquisition programs, analysis and reporting of cost data, and conducting excursions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently develop, present, and defend mathematical cost estimates, cost estimating relationships, and cost models.
• Independently develop cost estimating relationships using applied mathematics, probability, statistics, regression analysis, linear algebra, learning curves, and data collection.
• Independently use Data Analytics to obtain and analyze essential cost data from contractors' DD Form 1921s and Cost Performance Reports/Integrated Program Management Reports (CPR/IPMR) for the purpose of establishing a credible cost database.
• Participate in Business Case Analysis (BCA), Analysis of Alternatives (AOA), and risk analysis to develop multiple outputs using input variables by conducting what-if drills, sensitivity analysis, monte-carlo simulations, and other cost-related studies.
• Review Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARDS).
• Collect and manage cost data, technical baseline data, and cost research/analysis.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum Experience: 7 years' cost estimating experience with either a BS or 6 years' experience with a MS degree. Must have a "math" based master's degree, bachelor's degree or math minor.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated exceptionally strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Experience Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office with a focus on Excel.
• Membership and certification in International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA).

Vali, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.