501522 COST ANALYST

Work Location: Huntsville, AL
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day in office (remote work is not authorized)
Relocation: Negotiable
IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst to support the Army’s Program Executive Office for Aviation. An ideal candidate has 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. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to prepare detailed reports and/or briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Develop, update, and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Evaluate contractor cost data to include Earned Value and Cost Performance Reports.
• Analyze the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money.
• Evaluate various Courses of Actions (COAs) in the development of an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).
• Defend cost estimating methodologies to DASA-CE and other Cost Review Board (CRB) members.
• Translate technical system requirements into cost elements while developing Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).
• Analyze historical learning and rate curve data and incorporate methodology into cost estimates.
• Assist in the development of Contractor Software Data Report (CSDR) plans.
• Develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings to include program funding and cost requirements.
• Validate Program Management Office (PMO) Life Cycle Cost Estimates (Research and Development, Procurement, Operating and Support and Disposal phases of systems)
• Analyst will have to apply independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail-oriented environment.
• Support reviews of Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD) / CARD-Like documents, Acquisition Strategies, Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, Analysis of Alternatives, cost studies, various briefings and provide support to PMO’s in developing milestone documentation
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a U.S. SECRET security clearance. Per federal requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this level of clearance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 3 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 1 year of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
• 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/or briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership
• 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 POM submissions and P & R-Forms.
• Acquisition Level III Certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree and minimum 3 years in Cost Estimating Field
  Travel: May require travel up to 10%.
  IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employe

Please refer the Job description for details