Senior Cost Analyst

Expertise and Functions Perform cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation Perform cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope Analyze contractor financial data using Earned Value Management (EVM) measures of merit to determine program viability with respect cost and schedule performance Conduct analytical processes, such as: setting up the problem; conducting background research; collecting and reducing data; displaying data for analysis; formulating mathematical expressions; and drawing conclusions Provide contract pricing support services for tasks in all phases of the acquisition cycle to include development, award, management, measurement and contract closeout Prepare draft pricing briefings, draft pricing correspondence, and draft agency pricing reports Develop pricing related evaluation criteria, track pre-award task order milestones and status Support source selection teams in the evaluation of cost proposals Prepare pricing documentation for review and approval by the Government CO Generate pricing spreadsheets of technical proposals and perform other pricing analyses to support price/cost evaluations of technical proposals Provide pricing support for discussions/communications with offerors Provide pricing support to construct agency pricing related reports and draft other pricing related documents in response to protest actions or other claims against the agency Access, populate, and analyze information in organizational pricing related databases Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred  Experience: 10+ years of experience in a related field 5+ years working in the DoD sector Knowledge of most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, and execution) for initiating new programs Experience in quantitative analysis and calculus Experience with ACEIT Knowledge of most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, and execution) for initiating new programs Experience in quantitative analysis and calculus     Security: Must be a US citizen Active US issued clearance at level Secret or higher required Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $ 98,000- 116,000 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Created: 2026-03-04