Cost Analyst

COST ANALYST US-AL-Huntsville Offset Strategic Services (OSS) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
We are focused on “Making a Difference” in the lives of our Department of Defense Customers, Communities and Employees.
Our greatest strength is our people.
We expect competence and character and look for uniquely skilled and passionate individuals bound by a collective vision to bring their best to our mission.
OSS believes in taking great care of our employees, as evidenced by our exemplary benefits package: OSS covers 75% of the monthly insurance cost towards employee Health Insurance, we offer multiple Principal product options, and we have a fantastic 401k plan match with eligibility starting on first payroll.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a great mission, supporting awesome customers with a growing company, please reach out to us to learn more! Overview OSS is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst with a strong budget background to support an Army Acquisition Product Manager’s Cost Analyst Team by preparing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, cost models in ACEIT to determine the total costs of the program, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs.
The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and defend the cost models, estimates, processes, as well as have recent/relevant experience gained from military/civilian service.
The ideal candidate is adept at briefing mid and senior staff personnel.
This position is located in Huntsville, AL at Redstone Arsenal.
Responsibilities Develop, update, and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Evaluate contractor cost data to include Earned Value and Cost Performance Reports.
Analyze the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money.
Evaluate various Courses of Actions (COAs) in the development of an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).
Defend cost estimating methodologies to senior leadership and Cost Review Board (CRB) members.
Translate technical system requirements into cost elements while developing Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).
Analyze historical learning and rate curve data and incorporate methodology into cost estimates.
Assist in the development of Contractor Software Data Report (CSDR) plans.
Develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings to include program funding and cost requirements.
Qualifications BA/BS degree or equivalent years of experience and minimum 3 years in Cost Estimating Field.
Must have 3 years of experience in an advanced cost analysis/financial position.
Must have experience in generating: Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost input to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis.
Must have 1 year of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
Must have the ability to respond quickly and accurately to "What-if" drills concerning program delays, acceleration in schedule, and cuts/increases to the existing funding profile using ACEIT and offline in Excel.
Must have strong skills and depth of experience in the development of an array of alternative solutions for program management challenges relating to cost, schedule, production, fielding and sustainment.
Must have exceptional written and oral presentation skills.
Must have demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working groups.
Must have experience preparing detailed written reports and/or briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products.
May require travel up to 10%.
Secret clearance required.
Offset Strategic Services, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and compensation.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please email us from the links on our website.
Experience Required 3 year(s): Cost Estimating Experience Secret Clearance Required - U.
S.
Citizen Must have exceptional written and oral presentation skills Must have the ability to respond quickly and accurately to "What-if" drills concerning program delays, acceleration in schedule, and cuts/increases to the existing funding profile using ACEIT and offline in Excel.
1 year(s): Experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Experience in generating: Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost input to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis.
3 year(s): Experience in an advanced cost analysis/financial position Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field Skills Required Microsoft Office Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
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