Senior-Level Cost Analyst place Arlington, VA VAF-bookmark_outline

Tecolote is seeking a Budget and Cost Analyst with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software expertise to support an Army Project Manager (PM) at Ft Belvoir, VA. The Cost Analyst will provide technical leadership in cost analysis and project management support, including life cycle cost analysis, program financial planning, cost estimate model development, and cost policy application.

• Develop and maintain Program Office Estimates (POEs) using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software
• Provide budget exhibits and planning documents, program & schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to program/Product Directors and integrated product teams
• Provide price analysis of contractor proposal submissions, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs, and general review of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to aid in contract negotiations
• Prepare Program Office Estimates (POE), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analysis (CCA), Business Case Analysis (BCA), and Affordability Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Coordinate with multiple teams (Business Management Office, technical representatives, and stakeholders on funding actions, contract actions, acquisition requirement packages, and overall acquisition plans)
• Provide quick turn what-if analyses based on varying fielding rates by utilizing the POE to assist G8 with budget development

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics
• 10+ years of experience
• Proficient in ACEIT
• Experience with the budget processes (e.g. budget cycles, terminology, fiscal law)
• Prior experience estimating costs for Army or DoD programs

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics
• 15+ years of experience
• Prior experience estimating costs for Army or DoD programs ACAT III and above

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

Security Clearance:
Secret

Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

• Short-Term Disability
• S'upplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.