Senior Cost Analyst

Naval Systems, Inc.; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Naval Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior cost estimator to join an integrated product team. You will work with engineers and logisticians to formulate system cost estimates used in developing and supporting affordable Naval Aviation Systems.

The role requires applying DoD cost estimating principles, translating technical and financial risk into estimates, and guiding budgeting, planning, and acquisition processes. On-site 1-2 days per week at Patuxent River, MD with telework options.

Qualifications

• Experience applying weapons systems cost estimating principles across multiple assignments.
• Ability to translate technical and financial risk into cost estimates with risk adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate system cost estimates for Naval Aviation Systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and logisticians inside an integrated product team.
• Support budgeting, planning, programming, and acquisition processes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Risk analysis

DoD experience

Team guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Operate as part of an integrated product team working closely with engineers and logisticians to formulate a system cost estimate used in developing, acquiring, and supporting affordable Naval Aviation Systems. Apply diversified knowledge of weapons systems cost estimating principles and practices across assignments. Provide an understanding of technical baseline, translate technical and financial risk into cost estimates including risk application to provide estimate confidence. Handle budgeting, planning, programming, and acquisition processes, as well as logistics support processes. Modify and extend existing methodologies, employing advanced techniques. Expected to work independently or in a team lead role providing technical guidance or consulting with mid‑ and junior‑level analysts.

Location

Primarily telework. Requires on‑site presence at Patuxent River, MD 1‑2 days per week.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

8+ years of DoD or related experience desired.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, short‑term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401(k) plan with company match, and an engaging work environment.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

NSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.