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.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee/lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.
• Analyze management problems and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.
• Analyze contractor financial data using EVM (Earned Value Management) measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost, schedule, and performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cost estimating and analysis, including at least 3 years in a DoD environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• 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.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Must be proficient in using the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyses (mandatory for working in the C3I&N Directorate at AFLCMC/HN).
• 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 U.S. citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $123,400–$140,500. Multiple factors can impact final salary, including Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies, geographic location, education, certifications, and Federal Government Contract Labor categories.

Benefits

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