Cost Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

$86K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in cost estimating, analysis, or financial analysis
  • Proficient in data collection and developing cost models
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experienced in Work Breakdown Structures and managing inflation/economic factors
  • Knowledgeable in government procurement and acquisition processes
  • Proven leadership in team management and meeting deadlines
  • Capability to develop schedules and insightful briefings
  • Current Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Mathematics)

Responsibilities

  • Transform program requirements into detailed cost estimates
  • Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts for data collection and analysis
  • Develop and analyze baseline and alternative cost estimates
  • Apply analytical techniques such as regression and risk analysis
  • Model and communicate results clearly to senior leadership
  • Ensure timely fielding of systems with aligned resource allocation
  • Support the Navy's funding efficiency through data-driven insights

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects supporting the U.S. Navy
  • Chance to gain skills in naval systems while building cost analysis expertise
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Location in Washington, DC for those interested in defense contracting
  • Access to continuous professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Cost Analyst, Senior

The Opportunity:

Do you want to use your analysis skills to help the Navy get the most out of its funding? When it comes to considering the costs of building and maintaining systems, you know there is more to it than parts and labor. That's why we need you, a cost analyst who can turn requirements into a complete financial understanding for the Navy.

As a cost analyst on our team you’ll transform program requirements into data‑driven, defensible cost estimates that will impact how hundreds of millions of dollars are invested throughout the defense system life cycle. You’ll collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical subject matter experts to plan and execute cost data collection, normalize and analyze data, and develop baseline and alternative cost estimates. You will apply analytical techniques such as regression analysis, learning curves, risk and uncertainty analysis to produce credible, comprehensive cost positions. Using data analysis and visualization tools, you will model and clearly communicate results to senior leaders. Your work will help ensure the Navy fields systems on time and with resources aligned to mission needs. This is your chance to gain skills in naval systems while continuing to build your cost analysis experience. Join us as we help fuel our country's Navy with the funding they need. This position is located in Washington, DC.

You Have:

  • 12+ years of experience with cost estimating, cost analysis, or financial analysis

  • Experience with data collection and cost model development

  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, such as Excel or Power Point

  • Experience with Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and inflation or escalation

  • Experience with analysis and estimates supporting government procurement and acquisition processes

  • Experience with leading a team, allocating work, and managing team priorities and deadlines

  • Experience with identifying cost analysis requirements, developing short and long term tasking schedules, providing key insights and recommendations from analysis results, and developing high-level briefings

  • Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with business and proposal development

  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Crystal Ball, Python, R, or AI tools

  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Possession of excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

  • International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) Certified Cost Estimator and Analyst (CCE/A) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

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