Cost Analyst - Resume Canvas

Job Summary

Stratagem Solutions, Incorporated is in search of applicants who are available in the near term and are interested in satisfying a future requirement to support an Army Acquisition Product Manager’s Cost Analyst Team by preparing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, cost models in ACEIT to determine the total costs of the program, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and defend the cost models, estimates, processes, and have recent/relevant experience gained from military/civilian service and are adept at briefing mid and senior staff personnel.  This is a resume canvassing action and not an application for an immediate vacancy. SSI may not immediately contact candidates who apply to these positions follow up interview. SSI will retain resumes for consideration in future requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

Position requirements:

• Develop the Government's recommended and objective cost position for prime contractor or Other Government Organization proposals.  
• Provide recommendations to senior staff regarding prime contractor submitted cost and performance reports.
• Evaluate the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money. 
• Develop cost estimates for enhancements to systems and other future system requirements.  
• Assist in planning and execution of events providing documentation to support acquisition milestones decisions. 
• Calculate risk of tradeoff analysis and other studies. 
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters and specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in developing cost models. 
• Provide technical assistance to functional specialist in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impacts of program alternatives. 
• Utilize independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail oriented environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 5 years of experience in an advanced cost analysis/financial position.
• Must have experience in generating: Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost input to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis. 
• Must have experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Must have the ability to respond quickly and accurately to "What-if" drills concerning program delays, acceleration in schedule, and cuts/increases to the existing funding profile using ACEIT and offline in Excel. 
• Must have strong skills and depth of experience in the development of an array of alternative solutions for program management challenges relating to cost, schedule, production, fielding and sustainment.  
• Must have exceptional written and oral presentation skills. 
• Must have demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working groups.
• Must have experience preparing detailed written reports and briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership, as well as present material orally.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products.

Preferred Requirements:

• PEO Aviation PMO experience, PM experience, Headquarters Staff experience.
• Experience supporting program budgeting processes with the preparation of P and R-Forms.   
• Acquisition Level III Certification.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Education – Bachelor's of Science Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience - 5 years concentrated in the functional responsibility area of the position to be filled

Travel: May require travel up to 10%.

Special Requirements: Applicants selected are required to have an active security clearance: SECRET and must maintain the minimum requirements for access to classified information.

Testing: Candidates may be subject to a written test as part of the candidate interview and selection process to demonstrate written communication skills and/or the ability to deal with potentially challenging notional situations which may arise while supporting a Product Office.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Short / Long Term Disability
• 401K with Company Contribution
• Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement/Jury Duty/Reserve Military Training Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement