Program Cost Analyst

Phase2 Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,400 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Phase2 Technology seeks a seasoned Program Cost Analyst to support Navy acquisitions. You will review complex cost data, develop IGCEs, and build financial models to guide decision‑making and program management.

Expect responsibilities spanning budgeting, funding analysis, and acquisition documentation. You will develop planning models to assess program health, support annual planning cycles, and prepare briefing materials for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost or financial analysis experience.
• Proficiency with Power BI or Tableau for dashboards.
• Experience with Task Planning, spend plans, and budget analysis.
• Data collection and analysis with Excel-based models.
• MS Office 365 tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Navy systems (NEPS, COBRA, ERP, EDW) and security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and improve complex cost and financial models including IGCEs.
• Develop financial models, analyze spend plans, and prepare briefing materials.
• Analyze funding, budgets, and acquisition documentation; track program data.
• Create planning models to assess program health and schedule impacts.
• Support POM and budget cycles with data collection and stakeholder coordination.
• Contribute to program analyses and participate in programmatic meetings.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Excel formulas

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

Program Cost Analyst

The Opportunity

Do you want to use your financial and analytical expertise to help support the U.S. Navy? When it comes to considering the cost of building, sustaining, and modernizing critical systems, there is more to consider than just the cost for parts and labor. That's why we need you, a strong analyst who can apply critical thinking, data analysis, and problem‑solving skills to support decision‑making and effective program management.

On our team supporting Navy acquisitions, you will review complex financial and cost data, develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), financial models, analyze and track funding, spend plans, and budget inputs. You'll develop program briefs, acquisition documentation, track contract information, and support program planning processes. You'll also have the opportunity to build data dashboards, conduct program analyses, and participate in a variety of programmatic and stakeholder meetings. This position is located in Washington, DC.

What You’ll Work On

• Build, manage, and improve complex cost and financial models, including IGCEs, and other data and ad hoc models for decision‑making.
• Support annual Task Planning, provide in‑depth financial and program analysis, allocation analysis, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Analyze spend plans, funding and budget inputs, develop program briefs and acquisition documentation, perform analyses, track funding, and participate in a variety of programmatic meetings.
• Provide support during POM and budget cycles including funding profiles, issue justification, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop planning models to analyze program health, schedule impacts, and formulate options to best fulfill project requirements.
• Contribute to effective analysis and management of incoming and outgoing action items assigned from meetings, telecoms, or emails.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with cost analysis or financial analysis
• 2+ years of experience with PowerBI or Tableau
• Experience supporting annual Task Planning, spend plan development, and budget analysis
• Experience with data collection and analysis, excel model development, and using complex logic‑based formulas
• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Navy Systems such as NEPS, COBRA, ERP, and EDW
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or Economics

Nice If You Have

• Experience supporting a U.S. Navy or DoD Program Management Office
• Experience assisting with budget execution and financial tracking for acquisition programs
• Experience working on a team in a multi‑disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Experience with advanced analytics and data visualization such as Python and Microsoft Power BI
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of strong analytical, problem‑solving, research, attention to detail and organizational skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). In addition, benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.