Lead Lifecycle Cost Analyst – Army Programs

EmergencyMD; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking a Cost Analyst in the Huntsville, AL area to support an Army Aviation Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal.

The successful candidate will lead cost estimating activities, guide program cost strategy, and provide expert analytical insights to government stakeholders and executive leadership. This is an on-site position requiring strong technical proficiency in cost modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5 years of relevant Program Office experience.
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition policies and the DoW process.
• Understanding lifecycle cost analysis, cost modeling, and estimating methodologies.
• Ability to maintain standardized lifecycle cost models for PMs and cost analysts.
• Ability to translate technical and financial risk into cost estimates and budgeting.
• Familiarity with operations research techniques for cost relationships and analyses.
• Strong program management principles and cross-functional teamwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; active DoW SECRET clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support program office and lifecycle cost estimate activities.
• Apply OR/statistical methods to develop cost positions and IGCEs.
• Collect, normalize, and analyze complex data; present in Excel/PowerPoint.
• Assist in forecasting future funding needs.
• Conduct studies to improve cost analysis efficiency within a given area.
• Review procedures and directives; identify analysis opportunities.
• Develop study objectives based on cost review policies.
• Prepare reports and present findings with recommendations to management.

Skills

Cost estimation

Life cycle cost analysis

Risk assessment

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking a Cost Analyst in the Huntsville, AL area to support an Army Aviation Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal.

The successful candidate will lead cost estimating activities, guide program cost strategy, and provide expert analytical insights to government stakeholders and executive leadership. This is an on-site position requiring strong technical proficiency in cost modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and risk assessment.