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General Dynamics Information Technology · 5 hours ago

Senior Cost Analyst (DoD/ACEIT)

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $124K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to the U.S. government and defense community. They are seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency by developing and analyzing cost estimates and financial models to ensure timely acquisition of DoD medical products.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and Government cost estimates in support of selected programs, and update the estimates as required

Develop and analyze Microsoft Excel cost models, to include use of risk analysis tool add-ins

Assist in development of and analyze cost and schedule risk-adjusted LCCEs, Business Case Analyses (BCAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), program office estimates, and other cost analyses

Create, review and analyze cost estimates using the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) suite

Pre-validate product manager (PdM) level cost estimates developed in ACEIT

Provide cost estimating support at the portfolio level, to include developing portfolio models that integrate and display time-phased cost and schedule risk-adjusted views of multiple acquisition systems

Develop presentations and brief executive leadership on program cost positions, impact of budget changes on supported programs, and other cost issues

Assist in the development of budget submissions

Develop a common basis for consolidating and reporting cost estimate information for all programs, and remain current with all estimates

Gather, compare, and correlate prior year and current year expenditures and conduct trend analyses to establish baseline budgetary data for inclusion in the budget estimating process

Provide financial management expertise in coordination with program financial analysts to identify and resolve issues, and make sound and timely recommendations

Review and access program risks relative to schedule and cost

Assist in the review, edit, and consolidation of the annual (and out-year) budget requirements for submission to higher headquarters based on program LCCEs

Assist as needed in the production of finance documents and conduct financial analysis and funds management in support of acquisition documentation (e.g., milestone decision approval cost estimates, acquisition program baselines (APBs), acquisition strategies, LCCEs, etc.)

Provide input to any cost-related taskers, specifically focusing on sustainment costs in order to provide accurate analysis and cost positions throughout the life cycle of a program

Participate in special projects as required

Qualification

Cost AnalysisCost EstimatesLife Cycle Cost EstimatesACEIT SuiteMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical ThinkingProject ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, or a related discipline

At least 8 years' work experience developing life-cycle cost estimates (LCCE) in support of DoD programs

Understanding of cost estimating principles and procedures

Experience with the use of automated cost estimating integrated tool (ACEIT) suite

Knowledge and the ability to execute using Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent communications, writing, organizational and project management skills

Be proactive and able to work independently

Ability to successfully communicate with personnel at various echelons using effective interpersonal and communication skills

US Citizenship Required

Preferred

An understanding of medical acquisition programs and experience related to medical and drug development (Knowledge of the DoD 5000)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees