Senior Cost Analyst

Jefferson Solutions Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid vacation & sick leave, 9

11 paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym discounts through medical plan

Tuition reimbursement and annual PDSt

Access to Jefferson Training Academy

Employee Service Day

Job summary

Jefferson Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to provide acquisition support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

This role is remote and involves cost estimation, analysis, and reviewing pricing to ensure fairness. The candidate should have extensive federal acquisition experience and mastery of CAS, cost realism, and related analyses. A commitment to excellence and strong written communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of Federal Acquisition experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail, high standards of excellence and commitment to perform and execute all project activities successfully.
• Proficiency in cost estimation, market research, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to distinguish between cost analysis and price analysis.
• Expert knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), fair and reasonable pricing, and cost realism analysis techniques.
• Comprehensive Federal Acquisition knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• You must be able to pass a background investigation and favorable fitness/suitability determination.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with cost estimates and cost modeling.
• Provides subject matter expertise on proposed approaches, including reviews of cost volumes, technical approaches, and corporate financial statements.
• Supports cost analysis efforts to determine that the price to be paid is fair and reasonable.
• Supports other proposal analysis techniques that may be used to ensure that final agreed-to price is fair and reasonable.
• Provide subject matter expertise to recommend and employ analytical techniques and procedures depending on the complexity and circumstances of each acquisition.
• Perform cost analysis to support and evaluate the reasonableness of individual cost elements when certified cost or pricing data are required.
• Perform cost analysis to evaluate data other than certified cost or pricing data to determine cost reasonableness or cost realism when a fair price cannot be determined through analysis alone.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cost estimation

Market research

Data analysis

Cost vs price analysis

Federal Acquisition knowledge (CAS)

Background investigation readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Jefferson Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to provide acquisition support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

This role will be remote.

The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson Solutions Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting with cost estimates and cost modeling.
• Provides subject matter expertise on proposed approaches, including reviews of cost volumes, technical approaches, and corporate financial statements.
• Supports cost analysis efforts to determine that the price to be paid is fair and reasonable.
• Supports other proposal analysis techniques that may be used to ensure that final agreed-to price is fair and reasonable.
• Provide subject matter expertise to recommend and employ analytical techniques and procedures depending on the complexity and circumstances of each acquisition.
• Perform cost analysis to support and evaluate the reasonableness of individual cost elements when certified cost or pricing data are required.
• Perform cost analysis to evaluate data other than certified cost or pricing data to determine cost reasonableness or cost realism when a fair price cannot be determined through analysis alone.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Five (5) years of Federal Acquisition experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing, and analytical skills to effectively interact with program and contracting officials.
• Attention to detail, high standards of excellence and commitment to perform and execute all project activities successfully.
• Proficiency in cost estimation, market research, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to distinguish between cost analysis and price analysis.
• Expert knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), fair and reasonable pricing, and cost realism analysis techniques.
• Comprehensive Federal Acquisition knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• You must be able to pass a background investigation and favorable fitness/suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior CSAW, FAC-C, or DAWIA or industry equivalent

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid vacation & sick leave,plus 11 paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym discounts through medical plan
• Tuition reimbursement and annual professional development stipend
• Access to Jefferson Training Academy (in-house learning & development programs)
• Employee Service Day