Cost Analyst/Financial Management - Subject Matter Expert (FM4)

Overview

Our Cost Analyst Subject Matter Expert will lead the development of strategic estimates, optimize acquisition strategies, and ensure technical and financial compliance for high-visibility military systems projects. The support and expertise you provide will directly impact the objectives of our national defense and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost support for the Space Systems Command (SSC) SBST mission area, working alongside Program Control Support staff as specified by the Customer.
• Interface securely and effectively with Space Force project officers, external USG partners, and commercial vendors.
• Direct cost modeling and execute launch vehicle "quick reaction" scenario studies.
• Leverage expert subject matter expertise to address complex scenarios presented by SSC and USSF leadership—develop, oversee, and maintain the requisite tools, databases, and systems required to maximize estimate accuracy/reliability while minimizing estimate development time.
• Provide high-level input to specialized independent cost estimating products with a defined scope and end product on an as-needed basis.
• Mentor and teach junior analysts and program managers the cost analysis and estimation process, as well as the advanced mathematical concepts underlying them.
• Utilize advanced modeling and estimation subject matter expertise to coordinate securely with external estimating organizations, including but not limited to the DAF/AFCAA and OSD/CAPE.
• Oversee data analysis and performance visualization to safeguard government interests.
• Create advanced cost estimating relationships (CER) through modeling and data analysis, utilizing commercial tools and supporting the Cost Analysis Data Operating Model (CADOM).

Skills Required

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) is required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Expert experience in cost estimating, program management, contract negotiations, and technical reviews across military systems.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD budgetary principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures, including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning, Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) development, and PMPs.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced operational judgment and the skill to recognize when decisions or information should be escalated to higher authorities.

Desired Qualifications

• Proven leadership in directing strategic cost estimates for major defense acquisition programs.
• Core Competencies: Advanced Cost Modeling, Strategic Acquisition Leadership, Executive Negotiation Support, Complex Technical Reviews.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences.

Work Environment

• Will perform duties daily on-site in a customer SCIF.
• On-site leadership role in a high-visibility environment requiring independent execution and team oversight.
• Some domestic travel may be required.

Security Clearance

• Active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

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