Senior Cost Analyst

Overview

The Senior Cost Analyst will provide Cost Analyst services for the Combat Support Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The candidate will work within a team construct but also individually to meet client requirements.

• Provide Cost analysis of EAC trends and provide the client with expert recommendations
• Conduct comprehensive cost and variance trend analysis on various requirements and contracts; establishing early warning indicators for cost overruns and identifying systemic financial risks.
• Lead the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for complex acquisitions, utilizing historical data, market research, and cost/price inputs to establish reliable procurement baselines.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in advanced cost/price estimating techniques; applying escalation factors, inflation adjustments, learning curves, and parametric estimating to ensure long-term program fiscal accuracy.
• Provide support to ensure necessary Receipt and Acceptance and tracking of obligations, expenditures and Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs)
• Provide support as needed for actions related to Agency Audit findings
• Provide support in Future Year POM development, future spend plans and current year execution
• Provide and recommend alternative Courses of Action (COA) to maximize client use of financial resources to accomplish mission

Qualifications

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in PPBE Process, POM Planning and Current Year Budget Execution
• Knowledge and experience in G-Invoicing, Receipt and acceptance and ULOs
• Knowledge and experience in using DAI and PIEE
• Knowledge and experience in use of all types of appropriations such as O&M, RDT&E and Procurement
• Demonstrated experience in the ability and skills to manage multiple projects, keep track of, or adjust existing tasks while identifying new tasks and expectations as projects evolve.
• Ability to perform detailed work with little guidance and interact in a positive manner with other government and industry personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt quickly in a changing environment and synthesize information and draft summaries and reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree desired.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional Cost Analyst and Program Analyst experience.
• Experience working with and briefing senior level DoD personnel; excellent verbal and written communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a high-level of accountability. 

Certifications: DFMCP Level II/III and/or CDFM and/or equivalent desired 

 

Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 

 

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. 
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. 

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.