Cost Estimating Analyst Subject Matter Expert

Position Summary

About the Role

Vali Incorporated seeks a highly qualified candidate to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as a Subject Matter Expert in performing Cost Estimating Analysis supporting the development, fielding, and integration of the MDA Missile Defense System.

Responsibilities

• Recognized expert in cost estimating, operations research, mathematics, economics, engineering, science, or business fields.
• Possess extensive expertise to accomplish cost analysis, apply costing methods, research cost analysis models, perform schedule analysis, and conduct quality reviews and estimates of existing or future complex weapon systems.
• Able to perform professional and scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.
• Able to analyze management problems and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.
• Capable of leading, planning, formulating and applying mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
• Work independently, conduct strategic high-level coordination activities, and lead teams in solving problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally strong analytical skills.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics.
• Master's degree in one of the degree programs listed above is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of planning, formulating and applying DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office. Demonstrated experience in Excel with knowledge of advanced functions and pivot tables.
• Working knowledge ACEIT, @Risk, Crystal Ball or other similar parametric and cost risk tools.
• Membership and certification in International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA).

Benefits

Vali, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.