Cost Analyst, Senior

About the role

Assists Program Manager with the research and development of projects within a corporate program. Applies advanced advising skills or extensive technical expertise, full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction, mentors and may supervise team members.

Responsibilities

• Develops robust products such as Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), and rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates using an array of estimating methodologies
• Applies knowledge of inflation, basic methodology application, and DoW Work Breakdown Structure regulatory procedures
• Works in an agile and fast-paced environment, rapidly deriving customized pricing and cost solutions as requested by program stakeholders
• Parses technical specifications and risks in estimating methodologies, partners with systems engineers, logisticians, and program managers
• Captures, verifies, normalizes large sets of historical data, applies inflation indices, learning curves, and advanced risk or uncertainty distributions
• Translates complex quantitative data and financial models into clear, actionable briefings and reports for senior leadership

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Cost Analysis or Strategic Pricing
• Knowledge of inflation, basic methodology application, and DoW Work Breakdown Structure regulatory procedures
• Ability to work in an agile and fast-paced environment and rapidly derive customized pricing and cost solutions as requested by program stakeholders
• Ability to partner with systems engineers, logisticians, and program managers to interpret technical specifications and risks in estimating methodologies
• Ability to collect, verify, and normalize large sets of historical data, and apply inflation indices, learning curves, and advanced risk or uncertainty distributions
• Ability to translate complex quantitative data and financial models into clear, actionable briefings and reports for senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Experience with Earned Value Management applications
• Experience with data visualization tools, including Microsoft BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of cost-related Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) template development and modifications

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.