Senior Cost Analyst for DHS Programs (Arlington)

Kalman and Company; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman & Company is seeking a highly motivated analyst with strong cost analysis experience to support Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs in the Arlington, VA area. The role requires on-site work a few days per week and involves building cost models, conducting analyses, and communicating results to DHS stakeholders.

Candidates should have at least four years of government contracting experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a government clearance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain government-issued clearance.
• At least 4 years of experience in support of government acquisition programs and knowledge Federal contract requirements, cost estimating, and cost analysis.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Demonstrated capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain cost and affordability models.
• Lead, develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for supporting program analyses.
• Support data analytics and advanced analytics efforts.
• Lead efforts in collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex data.
• Conduct and manage program office estimates and reference them to build and defend budget requirements and forecast future funding needs.
• Evaluate program investment and acquisition strategies and courses of action.
• Conduct comparative analyses including BCAs, AoAs, EAs, and market research.
• Lead preparation of briefing materials presenting results to management at executive/oversight levels.

Skills

Cost analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Kalman & Company is seeking a highly motivated analyst with strong cost analysis experience to support Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs in the Arlington, VA area. The role requires on-site work a few days per week and involves building cost models, conducting analyses, and communicating results to DHS stakeholders.

Candidates should have at least four years of government contracting experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a government clearance.