Cost Estimating Analyst (Intermediate Level)

Vali, Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vali Incorporated seeks an Intermediate Cost Estimating Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency. You will develop life cycle cost estimates, analyze cost data, and build models for defense programs.

You will apply advanced mathematics, statistics, and data analytics to establish credible cost databases, perform sensitivity analyses, and conduct what-if simulations in support of program decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum education in mathematics, engineering, economics, OR related field.
• Experience in cost estimating and data analysis is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; DoD clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and defend cost estimates and cost models.
• Develop cost estimating relationships using applied math and statistics.
• Use data analytics to build credible cost databases from contractor data.
• Contribute to BCA, AOA, and risk analyses with what-if and Monte Carlo studies.
• Review CARDS and manage cost data and baseline data.

Skills

Cost estimating

Data analytics

What-if analysis

Monte Carlo simulations

Regression analysis

Statistics

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field

Master's degree in mathematics/OR or related field

Tools

Excel

ICEAA certification

Job description

Position Summary

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

• Semi-Independently develop, present, and defend mathematical cost estimates, cost estimating relationships, and cost models.
• Semi-Independently develop cost estimating relationships using applied mathematics, probability, statistics, regression analysis, linear algebra, learning curves, and data collection.
• Semi-Independently develop 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: 3 years cost estimating experience with a BS degree or 2 years cost estimating experience with a MS degree. Must have a "math" based bachelor's degree, 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.