Senior Cost Analyst - DoD/DHS EVM & LCCE Lead

Kalman and Company; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman & Company is seeking a motivated analyst with strong cost analysis experience to support USMC and DHS clients in the Quantico/Stafford area. The on-site role involves collaborating with military, engineers, developers, logisticians, and financial managers to collect, analyze, and communicate information for program success.

The position requires excellent communication and quantitative skills, with the ability to contribute to several major studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; calculus and OR coursework completed.
• 7+ years of DoD/DHS cost estimating and scheduling experience.
• Expert knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and risk software.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, affordability, and schedule analyses for USMC/DHS acquisitions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather and communicate information for priority programs.
• Perform EVM analyses, cost estimation methods, and data analysis for cost models.
• Document and defend analyses: LCCEs, APB, BCAs, EAs, AoAs, and POM budgets.
• Develop Acquisition Strategies and documentation for milestone decisions and gate reviews.
• Create cost databases, cost estimating relationships, and factors.
• Prepare and defend budget requirements; respond to congressional inquiries.
• Forecast funding needs and evaluate contracting actions.
• Assess sustainment costs with acquisition decisions.
• Prepare briefing materials and present results to leadership.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team; understand USMC/DHS processes.
• Understand customer mission; address business challenges with creative solutions.

Skills

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Research skills

Analytical skills

Uncertainty/risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Calculus & OR coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Crystal Ball

@Risk

ACEIT

Job description

Kalman & Company is seeking a motivated analyst with strong cost analysis experience to support USMC and DHS clients in the Quantico/Stafford area. The on-site role involves collaborating with military, engineers, developers, logisticians, and financial managers to collect, analyze, and communicate information for program success.

The position requires excellent communication and quantitative skills, with the ability to contribute to several major studies.