Senior Cost Analyst

Christopher O'Keeffe CPA LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a Cost Analyst to support a large Department of Defense program. The role involves providing comprehensive financial analyses, developing cost documents, and collaborating with program managers on budgeting and cost strategies. Candidates should have a solid background in financial analysis, relevant degree, and a Secret Clearance. Telework options are available for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ten (10)+ years of experience in Operations Cost/Financial analysis.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs preferred but not mandatory.
• Secret Clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, economic, and cost analysis services.
• Develop and maintain cost documents following DoD Acquisition Management policies.
• Audit vendor pricing, billing, costing, and scheduling projections.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Collaboration

Economic Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Operations Research, or related business disciplines

Tools

MS Office

Job description

O'KeeffeCPA & Associates is seeking a Cost Analyst to join a high-performing team supporting a large DoD (Army) Program located at Fort Belvoir, VA. This position is currently cleared for telework but requires some on-site days.

Job Description

Provide financial, economic, and cost analysis services as part of the project team supporting program management. Develop and maintain cost documents following DoD Acquisition Management policies, including Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD), Economic Analysis Development Plans (EADP), and Economic Analyses (EA). Perform scenario and affordability analyses using historical data, cost models, and program metrics. Collaborate with program and acquisition managers on strategies, plans, and documentation. Support program business management through cost analysis, budgeting, and independent government cost estimates for contracting. Audit vendor pricing, billing, costing, and scheduling projections. Provide updates and presentations to executive offices within and outside the program.

Qualifications

• Ten (10)+ years of experience in Operations Cost/Financial analysis
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Operations Research, or related business disciplines
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs preferred but not mandatory
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Experience with ACEIT or similar cost estimating tools preferred
• Secret Clearance

Additional Information

O'KeeffeCPA & Associates is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected factors. We welcome applications from qualified disabled veterans, Vietnam-era veterans, and other covered veterans.