Kalman & Company, Inc. ยท 7 hours ago
Junior Level Cost Analyst
Stafford, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expKalman & Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join their Business Analytics team as a Junior Level Cost Analyst. The role involves supporting cost estimation and analysis for Federal and DoD clients, contributing to the development of cost models, and collaborating with teams to achieve project objectives.
Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the application of mathematical and statistical methods to develop cost estimates
Assist in planning analyses, collecting data, and building cost models
Help document and present cost analyses, including life cycle cost estimates and risk drivers
Contribute to developing and maintaining cost and affordability models
Participate in program milestone reviews and acquisition strategy discussions
Assist in creating cost databases and estimating relationships for major programs
Help prepare budget requirements and funding forecasts
Support evaluations of contracting strategies and economic analyses
Collaborate with teams to achieve project objectives and solve business challenges
Prepare technical documents and briefings for stakeholders under guidance from senior analysts
Perform data collection, normalization, and validation to ensure accuracy of cost models
Qualification
Required
Experience using cost estimation tools (e.g., ACEIT) for developing and maintaining cost models
Knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn advanced analytical tools
Ability to develop and maintain financial models with guidance
Familiarity with Government or DoD financial regulations (or willingness to learn)
Strong communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and seek guidance when needed
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify cost trends and risks
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics or business)
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA)
Two to five years of experience in cost analysis or related field, preferably supporting the United States Marine Corps or the Department of War
Preferred
Familiarity with Risk Simulation tools such as Oracle Crystal Ball or @Risk
An Active Secret Clearance
Company
Kalman & Company, Inc.
Kalman & Company, Inc. (Kalman), headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, was founded by Barbara and Walter Kalman in 1986.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase