DCS Corp

Cost Analyst

DCS Corp$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to customer sensitivity.
  • Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
  • Master's degree with 10+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in DOD/DOW acquisition.
  • Experience with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) for cost modeling.
  • Familiarity with the Army POM process is essential.
  • Knowledge of DOW Acquisition policies and regulations is critical.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide initial planning documents and budget requirement analyses to Program/Product Directors.
  • Support review of contractor proposal submittals, analyzing hours, labor rates, and costs.
  • Prepare various cost estimation documents in line with Army and DOW policies.
  • Develop cost estimates using historical data and quantitative models.
  • Conduct data collection for parametric cost estimates.

Benefits

  • Full-time, onsite position enhancing teamwork and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work closely with high-level DOD acquisition programs.
  • Engagement in a critical role impacting military resource allocation and program success.
Full Job Description
This is a full-time, onsite position.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides initial planning documents, program, and schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to Program/Product Directors and Integrated Product Teams.

Provides support during review of contractor proposal submittals, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs and general review of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure.

Prepares 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) in accordance with Army and DOW cost estimating policies.

Develops and refines cost estimate by analyzing historical data and applying quantitative models, techniques, tools, and databases to predict future program costs.

Conducts data collection to develop parametric cost estimates.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Hold an active Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience supporting DOD acquisition programs or a Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience supporting DOW acquisition programs.

Demonstrated experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) to develop cost models.

Experience working with the Army POM process.

Knowledge of DOW Acquisition statutory and regulatory requirements and acquisition policy.

Possess technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Possess strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
Learn more about DCS Corp
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
1977

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