Senior Cost Analyst (NCA) place Arlington, VA 003-25-2 bookmark_outline

Tecolote; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to provide direct cost estimating analysis to the Department of the Navy. The role involves supporting high visibility Navy programs and senior leaders, requiring extensive experience in DoD acquisition and cost estimating.

Benefits

health & welfare

retirement plans

generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of DoD acquisition / cost estimating experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICE development support and analytical support for DON MDAP Milestones.
• Conduct studies, research, and data collection for economic analytical services.

Skills

DoD acquisition

cost estimating

analytical methodologies

cost analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior level position providing direct cost estimating analysis to the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, (OASN (FM&C)) Naval Cost Agency. Position requires support to high visibility Navy programs and Senior leaders within the Department of Navy.

Responsibilities

1. Provide ICE development support, Component Cost Estimate (CCE) development support, and analytical support for DON MDAP Milestones, production readiness/deployment, and sustainment reviews for ACAT I programs.
2. Provide economic analytical services, including conducting studies, research, data collection, industry analyses, developing and analyzing metrics, and presenting findings to senior leaders in the DON.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of DoD acquisition / cost estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field required.
• 24 semester hours of quantitative coursework (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.), including at least three hours of college-level calculus.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs; MDAP experience preferred. Navy ship/sub estimating and fixed-wing aircraft experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cost analysis theories, principles, and practices to develop independent estimates and evaluate techniques.
• Experience in developing and applying analytic methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Certification in the Cost Estimating field by a recognized professional society (e.g., ICEAA CCEA) preferred.
• Experience with life cycle cost estimate development, risk/uncertainty analysis, and model documentation. Leading or contributing to initial DoD program cost estimates is a plus.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math, engineering, business, or sciences preferred.

Additional Details

• Full-Time, On-site position.
• Competitive salary and benefits including health & welfare, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.