Senior Cost Analyst

Crown Audio; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Generous time-off policies

Annual donation to charity

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Crown Audio is seeking a Cost Analyst in Huntsville, Alabama. This role involves preparing cost estimates for DoD programs, collaborating with various teams to model acquisition costs, and constructing Independent Government Estimates. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and an active Secret Security Clearance. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
• Experience with cost models in a program office is essential.
• Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide case support to security cooperation customers.
• Work cross-functionally to model acquisition costs.
• Construct Independent Government Estimates to establish cost reasonableness.
• Develop Cost Estimating Relationships for accurate projections.
• Utilize Army's Cost Estimating Structure for estimates.
• Collaborate with cost division for validations.
• Perform data collection and program management support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Cost model construction

Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

This position is contingent upon funding approval. Applicants will be contacted as updates become available. Location: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, USA. Employment type: Full-Time.

Job Description

Qualified Cost Analysis applicants should have experience preparing cost estimates and budgets for major DoD programs and knowledge of Army, DoD reporting requirements, and understanding of the DoD acquisition process. In this position, the selected candidate will serve as a Cost Analyst. The candidate must possess an active security clearance which typically requires US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide case support to the AMSA International team in support of Security Cooperation customers, including reviewing technical system requirements to build Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs).
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering and Logistics teams to understand and model acquisition costs.
• Construct Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) to establish cost reasonableness of development and procurement actions.
• Conduct research and collect data to develop Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) to accurately project cost.
• Utilize the Army\'s Cost Estimating Structure (CES) to develop Program Office Estimates (POEs) and LCCEs.
• Leverage LCCE data to build program office spend plans.
• Collaborate with PAE Maneuver Air\'s Cost Division to adjudicate comments and obtain cost model validations.
• Perform data collection and program management support requirements.
• Follow Army guidelines and regulations to ensure costs are projected in the correct appropriation.
• Conduct what-if scenarios, document justification for cost variables, and construct and present Program Management briefings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a related field from an accredited college.
• Experience with constructing cost models in a program office.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT).
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Why join Thompson Gray

• Competitive pay based on your qualifications
• Excellent benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Perks: company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home
• Dependent Scholarship Program for employees' children
• Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education
• Professional Development opportunities
• Generous time-off policies: 18 days of PTO, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Annual donation to the charity of your choice
• Regular team-building events and a memorable annual holiday party

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor comply with 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Regulations prohibit discrimination based on protected veteran status or disability and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Also, covered prime contractors and subcontractors must take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.