Position Summary:
HunaTek is seeking candidates for contingent Cost Analyst positions in support of the United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). Ideal applicants are performance driven individuals with strong cost analysis experience to work closely with the Government client. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication quantitative research and analytical skills.
Essential Job Functions:
The Cost Analyst position will include but not be limited to the following capabilities:
- 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).
- Support program office estimate activities.
- Support update and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for estimating program costs.
- Develop update manipulate and maintain cost and affordability models.
- Support efforts in collecting normalizing and analyzing complex data.
- Build and defend budget requirements.
- Assist in forecasting 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.
- Support 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.
- Support 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.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the customer mission and innovative ideas to address business challenges of the customer.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
Education Certifications and Experience:
- Masters Degree in Cost Estimating and Analysis mathematics statistics economics or other related field and a minimum of 7 years experience performing cost analyses cost estimating or data analytics for DoD intelligence or civil agency programs.
- Preferred: Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Programs (ACAT I-IV).
- Preferred: Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA) certification.
About Us:
At HunaTek we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.
Whenever possible we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills obtain certifications attend industry events and have some fun together.
Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care are insured against catastrophic health events can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
- 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
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