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Koniag Government Services Cost Analyst in Huntsville, Alabama
KDS
Job ID 2425002
Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Cost Analyst with a Secret Security Clearance to support KDS and our government customer in Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. This is a hybrid opportunity, requires 2 days onsite.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
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)
Analysts 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.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have 3 years of experience in an advanced cost analysis/financial position.
Secret Security Clearance
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%.
Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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