Senior Cost Analyst (DoD/ACEIT)

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cost Analyst, where your expertise in cost estimating will directly impact military medical product acquisitions. In this remote role, you'll develop life cycle cost estimates, analyze cost models, and support executive leadership with critical financial insights. With a strong emphasis on detail and communication, you'll play a key role in ensuring that defense health initiatives are well-funded and effectively managed. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity for professional growth while contributing to the safety and efficiency of our armed forces.

Benefits

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Career development support

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience required.
• Expert understanding of cost estimating principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates and Government cost estimates.
• Create and analyze cost estimates using ACEIT suite.
• Provide financial management expertise for cost estimating policies.

Skills

Cost Estimating Software

Life Cycle Cost

Planning

Programming

Budgeting

Execution (PPBE)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ACEIT

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: Functional Experts

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Cost Estimating Software, Life Cycle Cost, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Cost Analyst supporting the Defense Health Agency activities in validating cost estimates for military medical products.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Cost Analyst, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on detail-oriented, personable, multi-tasking Senior Cost Analysts joining our team and utilizing their cost estimating skills to ensure DoD medical products meet the acquisition timeline to make their way to the Warfighter.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

1. Develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and Government cost estimates in support of selected programs and update the estimates as required.
2. Develop and analyze Microsoft Excel cost models.
3. Assist in development of and analyzing cost and schedule risk-adjusted LCCEs, Cost-Benefit Analyses (C-BAs), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), program office estimates, and other cost analyses.
4. Create, review, and analyze cost estimates using the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) suite.
5. Validate product manager (PdM) level cost estimates developed in ACEIT.
6. Provide cost estimating support at the product and portfolio level, including developing portfolio models that integrate and display time-phased cost and schedule risk-adjusted views of multiple acquisition systems.
7. Develop presentations and briefings for executive leadership on program cost positions, impact of budget changes, and other cost issues.
8. Assist in the development of budget submissions (Procurement (P)-Forms, Research Development Test and Evaluation (R)-Forms, etc.).
9. Provide financial management expertise in developing Command-wide cost estimating policies and guidance for reporting cost estimate information.
10. Support USAMRDC leadership and subordinate organizations in issue identification, documentation of LCCE validation procedures, and timely recommendations.
11. Review and assess program risks related to schedule and cost.
12. Review program integrated master schedules (IMS) for completeness and consistency with cost estimates.
13. Assist in reviewing, editing, and consolidating annual and out-year budget requirements based on program LCCEs.
14. Support the production of finance documents, conduct financial analysis, and manage funds in acquisition documentation (e.g., milestone decision cost estimates, acquisition program baselines, strategies, LCCEs).
15. Enter select acquisition program data into the Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE), including converting costs from base year to then-year, entering program Acquisition Program Baselines, and submitting documentation in the Acquisition Information Repository (AIR).
16. Ensure work products adhere to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines and Will Cost guidance.
17. Prepare and deliver cost, schedule, and risk-related training to staff in various formats.
18. Participate in special projects as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, management, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Required Experience: 15 years of professional experience, including 8-10 years in cost estimating.
• Technical Skills: Expert understanding of ACEIT, cost estimating principles, and procedures; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Security Clearance: Must be clearable for a T1 Public Trust Investigation.
• Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, experienced in developing briefings and presentations.
• Preferred Experience: Local candidate preferred; experience with DoD life-cycle cost estimates, medical acquisition programs, and applying PPBE system to program cost estimating.
• Location: Remote 100%
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Health and wellness packages
• Career development support
• Professional growth opportunities
• Cutting-edge technology
• Paid vacation and holidays

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The salary range is estimated at $127,254 - $161,000, based on experience and location.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Remote

Work Location: Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. GDIT offers flexible work options and a supportive work environment.

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