Cost Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate program technical and programmatic baselines
• Create innovative cost estimating techniques for development, production, and operating and support (O&S) cost elements
• Develop independent life cycle cost estimates including risk, uncertainty, and sensitivity analysis
• Perform economic analyses such as business case analyses, cost/benefit analyses, and analysis-of-alternatives
• Assess the credibility of government and industry cost estimates, economic analyses, and cost savings initiatives
• Evaluate industry contract cost and schedule performance and conduct variance root cause analysis
• Document and present analytical results to senior managers and stakeholders
• Mentor and train less experienced cost analysts
• Collaborate effectively within Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to deliver client solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, or business)
• Minimum of 2 years of defense, intelligence, and/or civil agency program cost and economic analysis experience
• Documented completion of college-level mathematics coursework through Calculus II
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and working with large, calculation-intensive datasets
• Ability to communicate complex analytical results clearly in both oral and written forms

Preferred Qualifications

• Active SECRET Clearance
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management activities
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as RStudio, Python, or Power BI
• Experience using Microsoft PowerApps or Power Automate for workflow solutions
• ICEAA or DAWIA certification

About the Company

Technomics is a growing, 100% employee-owned decision analytics company. We provide professional services and management solutions to help Federal government clients make better decisions faster. We specialize in applying data-driven and analytics-based approaches to help our clients choose smartly, buy effectively, and operate efficiently.