Cost Analyst

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Analyst supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. The PEO Digital Directorate manages the modernization, testing, fielding, and sustainment of over 130 programs for the U.S. Air Force and allied nations.

This is a full-time onsite role at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Utilize cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering/scientific methodology, and extrapolation

• Analyze how various factors influence the full lifecycle cost of weapon systems

• Evaluate cost elements for projects of limited scope

• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis on contractor financial data to assess cost/schedule viability

• Perform analytical processes including problem setup, data collection/reduction, data display, and drawing mathematical conclusions

• Provide pricing support services across the acquisition lifecycle: development, award, management, and closeout

• Draft pricing briefings, correspondence, and agency pricing reports

• Assist in developing cost evaluation criteria and tracking pre-award milestones

• Support cost proposal evaluations during source selection

• Generate pricing documentation, spreadsheets, and evaluations of technical proposals

• Assist in discussions and communications with offerors regarding pricing

• Prepare pricing-related documents in response to protest actions or claims

• Access and analyze organizational pricing databases

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree and Three (3) years of directly related experience, Three (3) of which must be in the DoD

• Strong understanding of DoD budget cycles including planning, programming, justification, and execution

• Proficiency in quantitative analysis and calculus

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree

Technical Skills

• Cost estimating methodologies

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Data analytics and modeling

• Pricing and financial analysis

• MS Excel and pricing tools

• DoD acquisition lifecycle and documentation

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication and briefing ability

• Team collaboration and stakeholder coordination

• Analytical thinking and problem solving

• Attention to detail under tight deadlines

Additional Information:

Location: Hanscom AFB

Travel: 10%

Onsite

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities