Senior Cost Analyst for DHS & DoD Programs

Kalman and Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman & Company, located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a highly motivated analyst with cost analysis experience to support Department of Homeland Security projects. The role involves developing cost estimates, EVM analyses, and acquisition support, working closely with DHS clients and program leaders.

Candidates must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, plus a bachelor’s degree and extensive DoD/DHS cost estimating experience.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 15+ years of DoD/DHS Cost Estimating, IPM, EVM, and/or Scheduling experience.
• Experience supporting BCAs, AoAs, EAs, or other analytics studies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead detail-oriented tasks and multi-task under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, affordability, and schedule analysis to support DHS capabilities acquisition.
• Coordinate with senior government leadership and competency leads to communicate information for priority programs.
• Conduct planning analyses and Earned Value Management (EVM) analyses and develop cost estimation methods.
• Document and defend cost analyses including LCCEs, APB Section C, BCAs, EAs, AoAs, and POM budget submissions.
• Develop Acquisition Strategies and other documentation to support milestone decisions and gate reviews.
• Develop cost databases, cost estimating relationships, and cost factors.

Skills

Cost analysis

Communication

Quantitative analysis

Research

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Calculus coursework

Operations research / math coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word / PowerPoint

Uncertainty/risk software (Crystal Ball / @Risk / ACEIT)

Job description

Kalman & Company, located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a highly motivated analyst with cost analysis experience to support Department of Homeland Security projects. The role involves developing cost estimates, EVM analyses, and acquisition support, working closely with DHS clients and program leaders.

Candidates must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, plus a bachelor’s degree and extensive DoD/DHS cost estimating experience.