Budget & Acquisition Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage cost estimates throughout the acquisition lifecycle for PMS 340 programs using Navy-approved systems.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and technical data to provide accurate forecasts and risk assessments that support program decision-making.
• Collaborate with NAVSEA stakeholders—including program managers, contracting officers, engineers, and logisticians—to integrate technical and programmatic data into comprehensive cost analyses.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and provide objective cost assessments to inform contract negotiations and award decisions.
• Prepare detailed documentation and presentations of cost estimates for various program reviews and milestone decisions.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and trade-off studies to optimize cost alternatives for program initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cost-estimating policies, instructions, and standards as defined by Navy acquisition requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in NAVSEA and other DoD cost modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ACEIT, SEER, or similar).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, cost analysis principles, and contracting regulations.

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $80,000.00/Yr.