Senior-Level Cost Analyst

Tecolote is seeking a Budget and Cost Analyst with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software expertise to support an Army Project Manager (PM) at Ft Belvoir, VA. The Cost Analyst will provide technical leadership in the areas of cost analysis and project management support, to include, life cycle cost analysis, program financial planning, cost estimate model development, and cost policy application.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications: Active Secret Security Clearance Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics 10+ years of experience Proficient in ACEIT Experience with the budget processes (e.g. budget cycles, terminology, fiscal law) Prior experience estimating costs for Army or DoD programs Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics 15+ years of experience Prior experience estimating costs for Army or DoD programs ACAT III and above

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Program Office Estimates (POEs) using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software Provide budget exhibits and planning documents, program & schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to program/Product Directors and integrated product teams Provide price analysis of contractor proposal submissions, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs, and general review of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to aid in contract negotiations. Prepare Program Office Estimates (POE), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analysis (CCA), Business Case Analysis (BCA), and Affordability Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) Coordinate with multiple teams (Business Management Office, technical representatives, and stakeholders on funding actions, contract actions, acquisition requirement packages, and overall acquisition plans) Provide quick turn what-if analyses based on varying fielding rates by utilizing the POE to assist G8 with budget development Salary Range: $95,000 - $140,000/Year, DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Requisition: VAF-25-1