Cost Estimating Analyst (Advanced Level II)

Vali Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vali Incorporated seeks a highly qualified candidate as an Advanced level II Cost Estimating Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The role involves developing life-cycle cost estimates, maintaining models, and reporting cost data for defense programs in a DoD setting, with responsibility for cost data credibility and risk analysis.

The successful candidate will supervise and perform complex cost estimating tasks, utilizing advanced mathematics, statistics, and data collection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum Experience: 10 years cost estimating experience with either a BS or MS degree. Must have a "math" based master's degree, bachelor's or master's degree or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and independently develop, present, and defend mathematical cost estimates, cost estimating relationships, and cost models.
• Supervise and independently develop cost estimating relationships using applied mathematics, probability, statistics, regression analysis, linear algebra, learning curves, and data collection.
• Supervise and independently use Data Analytics to obtain and analyze essential cost data from contractors' DD Form 1921s and 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.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analytics

Monte Carlo

What-if analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Math/Engineering/OR

Math-based master's degree

DoD Secret clearance eligibility

ICEAA certification

Tools

ICEAA software

Job description

Position Summary:

Vali Incorporated seeks a highly qualified candidate to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as an Advanced level II 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:

• Supervise and independently develop, present, and defend mathematical cost estimates, cost estimating relationships, and cost models.
• Supervise and independently develop cost estimating relationships using applied mathematics, probability, statistics, regression analysis, linear algebra, learning curves, and data collection.
• Supervise and 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:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum Experience: 10 years cost estimating experience with either a BS or MS degree. Must have a "math" based master's degree, bachelor's or master's degree or a 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.