HunaTek · 2 weeks ago
Cost Analyst, Senior
HunaTek is seeking highly motivated, performance-driven individuals with strong cost analysis experience to work closely with their government client. The Senior Cost Analyst will perform a full range of cost analyses, lead estimate activities, and communicate results to management and stakeholders.
Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Perform the full range of cost analyses in evaluation of client programs, to include life cycle cost estimates (LCCE), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and ad hoc cost studies
Develop Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs)
Lead and manage program office estimate activities
Lead, develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for estimating program costs
Lead, develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models
Lead efforts in collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex data
Build and defend budget requirements
Forecast future funding needs
Evaluate contracting strategy and courses of action
Conduct planning for acquisition of capabilities
Identify sustainment cost impacts of acquisition decisions
Identify interface maintenance funding requirements for all affected platforms/systems
Manage solution delivery to a baselined schedule
Provide a basis and supporting materials for briefings to management at the executive and oversight levels for all affected program/project funding requirements
Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet organizational and project goals
Lead in the preparation of briefing materials and other communications packages presenting the results of analysis
Communicate and work with diverse organizations and representatives for data collection, analysis, and results presentation
Provide thought leadership clearly demonstrating an understanding of the customer mission and innovative ideas to address business challenges of the customer
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with uncertainty/risk software packages
Knowledge of the Government Acquisition Programs
Ability to lead detail-oriented tasks and multi-task under minimal supervision
Ability to present analytical results to senior leaders/stakeholders
Ability to manage and work with large data sets
Possession of excellent data gathering and analytical skills
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or business)
Minimum of 8 years' experience performing cost analyses for DoD, intelligence, or civil agency programs
Prior experience supporting Government Acquisition Programs
Preferred
Proficiency with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Crystal Ball or SEER for IT
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA®) or Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA®) certification
Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Programs (ACAT I-IV)
Prior financial management and program management experience
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
401(K) with safe harbor contribution
Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
Tuition and career development assistance
A selection of voluntary benefits