Entry Level Program Cost Analyst

Vervic Inc.; Parkway Estates (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vervic Inc. in the United States seeks a motivated PM ASE Business Division Program and Planning Analyst to support cost estimating and program planning within the ASE program.

This entry-level role involves preparing budgets, developing briefings, managing data, and coordinating with government program managers to shape funding and contract actions.

Candidates should have a quantitative degree, be able to obtain a Secret clearance, and demonstrate strong Excel and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as math/engineering/economics/statistics/OR.
• Must qualify for a Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Program Budgeting & Justification: Prepare, develop, and coordinate Army Program Budget Briefings (APBB).
• Briefing Development: Develop P-Forms, R-Forms, and POM briefings.
• Information Management: Gather cross-functional responses to RFIs.
• Presentations: Develop comprehensive presentations and communicate program data to leadership.
• Cost Estimation (FMS): Develop IGCEs for FMS and detailed estimates for contracts.
• Database Management: Maintain a credible cost database.
• Documentation: Integrate information for CARDs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interface with Government Program Manager to support tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Office software

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Secret Security Clearance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Existing Clearance Not Required!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PM ASE Business Division Program and Planning Analyst to provide cost estimating and program support. As a Program/Cost Analyst within Program Manager Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) you will collect and analyze data to develop written presentations that encompass complex program analyses with a high degree of quality and accuracy. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity to build a career in defense acquisition, program planning, and federal budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Program Budgeting & Justification: Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Army Program Budget
  Briefings (APBB) to provide decision-makers with data necessary to justify and shape funding
  requests.
• Briefing Development: Develop Procurement (P-Forms), Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
  (R-Forms), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings.
• Information Management: Gather cross-functional responses to both external and internal Requests
  for Information (RFIs).
• Presentations: Develop comprehensive presentations and communicate complex program data
  effectively to leadership.
• Cost Estimation (Foreign Military Sales):
  • Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
  • Develop detailed cost estimates for projected FMS cases in support of forthcoming contract
    actions.
• Database Management: Obtain cost data to establish and maintain a credible, structured cost
  database.
• Documentation: Review and integrate vital information for Cost Analysis Requirements Documents
  (CARDs).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interface directly with the Government Program Manager
  to support all tasks, subtasks, and strategic program direction.

Education / Experience / Skills Required

• Quantitative math-based bachelor’s degree in fields such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics,
  Statistics, Operations Research or related disciplines.
• Must qualify to be granted a Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and
  work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include the ability to produce graphs and tables, pivot
  tables, use spreadsheets efficiently, and perform calculations.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint to design reports
  and present findings.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated, able to multi-task and possess excellent
  interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.