Cost Engineer - Data Analyst

About the role

The applicant will work with other Cost Engineers/Estimators to analyze data in support of proposal and ROM development for various programs including VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Programs, Overhaul and Repair, CONFORM, and others.

Responsibilities

• Support proposals development, negotiations, and certification as required for new engineering efforts or various other programs
• Prepare estimates for trade-off studies, make or buy analyses, or cost reduction initiatives using historical data or by developing discrete inputs by working with Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Review associated documentation to ensure estimates are consistent with authorized scope
• Prepare reconciliations to previous estimates and/or historical data for similar scope
• Analyze returned costs in support of developing standard cost estimating relationships used in support of proposal and ROM development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred 3+ years in a Financial, Data Analytics, Program/Contract Support role
• Previous experience with DoD contracting
• Previous experience with proposal development
• Previous experience with FAR/DFARS regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

Skills

• Demonstrated work ethic, initiative, and organizational skills
• Capable of working independently to analyze data and resolve questions, with minimal supervision
• Able to handle company sensitive information with the proper level of discretion
• Capable of working effectively within a team, to submit deliverables within a constrained timeline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes

• Inside
• Outside