Engineer or Mathematician - Cost Estimating Analyst (Entry Level)

Vali Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vali, Inc. seeks a highly qualified candidate to support the Missile Defense Agency as an Entry level Cost Estimating Analyst. This role performs cost estimating analysis for THAAD programs, developing life cycle cost estimates and models used in defense acquisition.

You will collect data from contractor reports, run what-if analyses, and support risk and affordability assessments under supervision. The position requires a math-based bachelor's degree, strong analytical and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a math, engineering, OR economics field.
• Math-based bachelor's degree required; no prior experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong analytical skills and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and defend mathematical cost estimates, cost estimating relationships, and cost models.
• Create cost estimating relationships using applied math, probability, statistics, regression analysis, and data collection.
• Use Data Analytics to analyze cost data from contractor reports for credible cost data.
• Support BCA, AOA, and risk analyses with what-if drills and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Review CARDS and manage cost data and baseline data.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Statistical methods

Mathematical modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math/related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Cost estimating software

Job description

Position Summary:

Vali Incorporated seeks a highly qualified candidate to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as an Entry level Cost Estimating Analyst. This position will perform Cost Estimating Analysis supporting the development, fielding, and integration of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program element of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS). 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:

• Under supervision, develop, present, and defend mathematical cost estimates, cost estimating relationships, and cost models.
• Under supervision, develop cost estimating relationships using applied mathematics, probability, statistics, regression analysis, linear algebra, learning curves, and data collection.
• Under supervision, 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).
• Under supervision, 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.
• Experience: No prior experience required, but must have a math-based bachelor's degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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.