Program Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Program Cost Analyst to apply financial analysis, modeling, and data analysis to Navy acquisitions in Washington, DC. You will build IGCEs and cost models, analyze spend plans and budgets, and support planning with comprehensive program briefs.

You will work with PowerBI/Tableau and Excel, participate in program meetings, and contribute to data-driven decision making. A Secret clearance is typically required for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost analysis or financial analysis experience.
• 2+ years of PowerBI or Tableau experience.
• Experience with annual Task Planning, spend plan development, and budget analysis.
• Experience with data collection and analysis, Excel model development, and complex formulas.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve cost and financial models including IGCEs for decision‑making.
• Support Task Planning, provide in-depth financial and program analysis.
• Analyze spend plans, funding, and budget inputs; develop program briefs.
• Support during POM and budget cycles with funding profiles and data collection.
• Develop planning models to analyze program health, schedule impacts.
• Contribute to management of actions from meetings and communications.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial analysis

PowerBI

Tableau

Excel modeling

MS Office 365

Navy systems knowledge

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research / Mathematics / Finance / Statistics / Economics

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Program Cost Analyst

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 Independent Government Cost Estimates (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 actions items assigned from meetings, telecoms, or emails.

Join Us

The world can’t wait.

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

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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