Senior Cost Analyst

Senior Cost Analyst

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Analyst supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. The AFPEO Digital mission encompasses the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of over 130 programs for the U.S. Air Force and allied partners.

The Senior Cost Analyst will provide support in cost estimating, contract pricing, and financial analysis across the acquisition lifecycle.

QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelors Degree with 10 years of experience and 5 of which must be in the DoD or
  • • 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD

PREFERRED QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Master Degree
• Technical Skills

  • Cost estimating methods (analogy, engineering/scientific methodology, extrapolation)

  • Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis

  • Quantitative analysis and calculus

  • Knowledge of budgetary cycle phases (planning, programming, justification, execution)

  • Pricing and cost proposal evaluation

• Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to prepare briefings, reports, and documentation for government review

  • Problem setup and analytical reasoning

  • Collaboration with source selection teams

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation

• Perform cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system

• Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope

• Analyze contractor financial data using Earned Value Management (EVM) measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost and schedule performance

• Apply analytical processes such as problem setup, background research, data collection and reduction, data display, mathematical modeling, and drawing conclusions

• Provide contract pricing support services across all acquisition phases including development, award, management, measurement, and closeout

• Prepare draft pricing briefings, correspondence, and reports

• Develop pricing-related evaluation criteria, track pre-award milestones and status

• Support source selection teams in evaluating cost proposals

• Prepare pricing documentation for Government Contracting Officer review and approval

• Prepare pricing spreadsheets of technical proposals and perform other pricing analyses to support evaluations

• Provide pricing support to construct agency pricing reports and other documents in response to protests or claims

• Access, populate, and analyze information in organizational pricing-related databases

• Apply knowledge of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, and execution) to support program initiation

• Apply experience in quantitative analysis and calculus

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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