Cost Analyst, Junior

Description: • Individual will perform cost analyst duties, responsible for primarily supporting the evaluation and quality assurance of cost estimates. • Assisting with the development of cost estimates may be required at times. • Individual will review, assess and provide comment on cost estimates for program baselines, budget and life cycle cost estimates, feasibility studies and sensitivity analyses. • Individual will assist in developing analytical solutions, including evaluation/review of program life cycle cost estimates, development of economic analysis such as Net Present Value (NPV), Return on Investment (ROI), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). • Work will primarily include cost model, schedule and acquisition documentation review, data collection, data normalization, life cycle cost analysis, cost model development, and other technical analyses as needed. • Individuals will be required to contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships. Requirements: • Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. • Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. • 2+ relevant years of experience in cost estimation/analysis, finance, engineering, cost estimation, cost-benefit analysis, operations research, and/or technical analysis. • Specific experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is desired. • Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Math, Operations Research, or Finance. Master’s degree a plus. • High level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and other MS Office Products. • Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in use of cost estimating and risk tools such as Crystal Ball, ACEIT, SEER-SEM, and/or @RISK is desired. • Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A) or Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA) designation from ICCEA is a plus. Benefits: Apply Job!