SMX has an opportunity for a Cost Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Huntsville, AL providing on-site support to the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Project Office, a U.
S.
Army ACAT I Project Management Office.
The Cost Analyst SME will be focused on providing updates to the current cost position and government estimate as well as supporting analysis of submissions by vendors.
The ideal candidate must be proactive and have the demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment or proactively as an individual focused on mission execution.
As the Cost Analyst SME, you will provide input and recommendations for cost estimating and budget activities, inclusive of all program life cycle phases IAW applicable DoD Directives, Army regulations, and policies.
The following cost estimating and budget activities are included in this effort:
Drafting Independent Government Estimate
Drafting Independent Cost Analyses
Program Office Estimates
Cost Analysis Requirements Description
Analysis of Alternatives
Cost estimating activities in support of the following representative areas:
Cost/acquisition teams
Design-to-Cost reviews
Source Selection Evaluation Boards
Army acquisition process, to include Operating and Support (O&S) and Life Cycle
Cost/Total Ownership cost activities
Cost research projects to develop estimating techniques for new state-of-the-art technology
Operations research analysis in support of cost effectiveness related studies, such as:
Milestone Reviews
Life-Cycle Cost/Design-to-Cost
O&S Cost Reduction Analysis
Cost Risk Evaluation
Technical Risk Evaluation
Warranty Cost Effectiveness Analysis
Cost Estimating Relationship Methodologies
Budget Preparation Support
Earned Value Management
Estimates at Completion
Analysis of variance reports
Business Case Analysis
Perform risk analysis and develop program risk assessment consistent with price, Contractor capabilities, emerging technologies, Contractor cost performance, schedules and integration requirements, and incorporate Contractor cost performance information into cost estimating methodologies consistent with latest reports.
Utilize the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) to support the PM's estimating efforts.
Required Skills and Experience:
Clearance Required: Secret
Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of experience
Must have extensive experience developing Cost Estimates, conducting Cost Analysis, and supporting a DoD Acquisition Project Office
Must have familiarity working with ACEIT
Must have strong collaboration skills
Must be able to telework effectively within the Redstone Arsenal, Alabama area
Desired Qualifications:
Advance Degree preferred and expected for a fully qualified Subject Matter Expert
Expertise with ACEIT
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