Cost Analyst, Senior

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of Cost Analyst (Senior).

The Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL

The Work Environment: On-Site

The Description:

The successful candidate will accomplish requirements in support of a Project Manager and/or Product Manager to include performing programmatic support to Program, Planning, and Cost Team by preparing or reviewing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs.

Duties Include:

• Communicate effectively with technical, acquisition, resource management, and other functional leads within the directorate to ensure the requirement is fully understood prior to developing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) to support complex / multifaceted mission requirements, and to assist contracting as required to determine reasonableness of cost and assist with contract negotiations.
• Execute DoD cost estimating and analytical models to provide input and recommendations for design to cost, analysis of alternatives, independent cost analysis, cost reduction opportunities, technical and cost risk evaluation, and budget preparation for products and programs.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to the functional elements in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives.
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and senior staff regarding prime contractor submitted cost and performance reports.
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models.
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering and operational trade-off proposals.
• Calculate risk of trade off analysis and other studies.
• Provide programmatic support for the formulation, development and assessment of program and project schedules.
• Demonstrate proficiency with DoD Directive 5000 series, Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and industry business best practices.
• Conduct and document broad base analyses and assessment Benefit Costs Analysis (BCA) / Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) to support organizational planning and development.
• Provide cost analysis to support budget planning, formulation, execution, justification, impact assessment, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain detailed, automated cost models complete with excursions for multiple programs to assist with program analysis, planning, scheduling, and execution of funds.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in various appropriation categories and their Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) and methodologies.
• Assist with the development and review of Pre-Award Contract Requirement Package (CRP) documents to include Market Research, Acquisition Plan/Strategy, Justification and Approval (J&A), Determination and Findings (D&F), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), IGE, Request for Information (RFI), Solicitation Draft.
• Evaluate the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money.
• Assist with the establishment of long range procurement objectives for requirements to be executed each fiscal year.
• Utilize independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-uptempo and detail-oriented environment.
• Participate in definition of assignments, including identification of work to be done and deadlines for completion.
• Interpret regulations.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance, required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least eight (8) years of related experience.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSITIUTIONS:
    • Masters's degree with six (6) years of related experience or
    • PhD with four (4) years of related experience.
• Headquarters Staff experience or similar DoD Program/Project Office experience.
• Knowledge of the DoD Acquisition process and procurement regulations.
• Collection and analysis of information to assess cost, schedule, and performance associated with risk identification and risk management activities.
• Experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Travel:

• The employee will be expected to travel up to 5% of the time.

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AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce and Associates, Inc. and Applied Technologies Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, Inc., are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is the policy of AM Pierce & Associates, Inc. and Applied Technologies Group, Inc. not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees. All applicable laws are followed to ensure all qualified applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at (240) 718-3800 or email us at [email protected].

If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to [email protected] or submit an application online.

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This is a non-management position.