Cost Analyst

Abacus Technology is seeking a Cost Analyst to provide estimating and budget support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position. The Cost Analyst will manage, oversee/lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.

What You Will Do

The Cost Analyst will analyze management problems and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. They will also analyze contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost, schedule, and performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a fit for this role, you must demonstrate competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. You should have professional knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of theories, concepts, and methods of analytical, mathematical, or statistical principles and practices to military weapons programs.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in cost estimating and analysis including at least 3 years in a DoD environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Must demonstrate competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis
• Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of theories, concepts, and methods of analytical, mathematical, or statistical principles and practices to military weapons programs
• Familiar with the use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation
• Knowledge of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system
• Understanding of the most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, execution, etc.) for initiating new programs
• Able to analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope
• Able to use the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyzes
• Experience with analytical processes, such as setting up the problem, conducting background research, collecting, and reducing data, displaying data for analysis, formulating mathematical expressions, and drawing conclusions
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of an organization and presenting or briefing government stakeholders and program management
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance