Secret Cost Analyst

Insight Global; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a senior Cost Analyst to develop, maintain, and update cost models supporting Air Force acquisition programs. You will perform LCCE, ICE, and ROM analyses, conduct budget planning, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

You will collect and validate historical data, translate findings into executive briefings, and collaborate with engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs in cost analysis or related roles.
• Experience developing and maintaining cost models and estimates.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and program office environments.
• Advanced Excel skills with modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Ability to present analytical findings to senior leadership.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (and Top Secret).
• Experience with LCCE, ICE, or ROM estimates; familiarity with WBS, inflation adjustments, and cost methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update cost models supporting Air Force acquisition programs.
• Perform lifecycle cost estimates (LCCE), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), and ROM analyses.
• Conduct budget planning, affordability assessments, and what-if scenario analysis.
• Collect, validate, normalize, and analyze historical cost and technical data.
• Translate complex quantitative analysis into executive-level briefings and recommendations.

Skills

Cost analysis

Cost modeling

DoD acquisition experience

Excel modeling

Data visualization

Earned Value

Presentation to leadership

Independent work

Security clearance

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Develop, maintain, and update cost models supporting Air Force acquisition programs.

Perform lifecycle cost estimates (LCCE), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) analyses.

Conduct budget planning, affordability assessments, and what-if scenario analysis.

Collect, validate, normalize, and analyze historical cost and technical data.

Support acquisition program offices with cost estimating, financial analysis, and program planning activities.

Translate complex quantitative analysis into clear presentations and recommendations for senior leadership.

Partner with engineers, logisticians, program managers, and government stakeholders to evaluate program risks and cost drivers.

Support program reviews, milestone decisions, and strategic acquisition planning.

Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and cost assessment documentation.

Provide data-driven recommendations to improve program affordability and execution.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs in a cost analysis, cost estimating, pricing, financial analysis, or related role.
• Experience developing and maintaining cost models and cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and program office environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience presenting analytical findings and cost sensitivities to senior leadership.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to operate independently and contribute immediately in a fast-paced program environment. xperience supporting AFNWC, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), or related Air Force acquisition organizations.
• Experience developing Lifecycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), or ROM estimates. [careers.bo...zallen.com]
• Understanding of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), inflation adjustments, learning curves, and cost estimating methodologies. [careers.bo...zallen.com]
• Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting strategic weapons, missile, or hypersonic weapons programs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.