Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Position Summary: Senior Lead Cost Analysts will perform a wide variety of cost and economic analyses estimating, what-if drills, impact statements, and engineering studies for a variety of Army managed programs. A successful candidate should be able to lead the cost estimating activities for the Milestone decision.

Designs and performs various analytical studies using scientific methods. The work involves the systematic examination of alternative courses of action in terms of effectiveness and cost to help clarify relevant choices and their implications. The employee is responsible for establishing working relationships to support and resolve problems and difficulties. Plans, establishes, monitors, and participates in the control and responsibility for the formulation, presentation, and execution of Project Manager (PM) programs involving life cycle program plans, assigned systems and equipment. The work requires expert knowledge of the principles of operation research and an advanced professional knowledge of analytical concepts, mathematics, and statistics as the analyst performs a broad range of analyses entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, and new technologies.

Performs life cycle analysis and economic analysis studies for major phases of varied equipment/systems using mathematical models, matrices, simulation models, ACEIT, and other parametric models. Applies competence in rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis to design, develop, and adapt statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for the analysis of production. Develops and structures the problem and establishes procedures for obtaining data and determines variables that are relevant to the problem. Draw conclusions from studies and formulates recommendations concerning program approaches to management for decision-making purposes.

Performs broad range of cost and/or economic analysis assignments involving unique problems, requirements for creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Provides authoritative interpretation of DOD, DA, and AMC guidelines and regulations concerning production, cost and economic analysis requirements and techniques.

Establishes contractual data requirements for monitoring contractor performance. Develops recommendations regarding appropriate actions to resolve issues and problems.

Performs an in-depth analysis of budget requests, considers unforeseen factors in development and production, shift in project direction and emphasis and/or requests not included in planned programs and explores alternative sources of funding. Develops justification and impact statements and compiles data. Forecasts and executes the prior, current, and budget year programs.

Develops, formulates, and prepares required data and assorted narrative justifications for long-range budget exercises.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Candidate must be a US Citizen in order to obtain and maintain an interim and final security clearance

Position Overview: Designs and performs various analytical studies using scientific methods. The work involves the systematic examination of alternative courses of action in terms of effectiveness and cost to help clarify relevant choices and their implications. The employee is responsible for establishing working relationships to support and resolve problems and difficulties. Plans, establishes, monitors, and participates in the control and responsibility for the formulation, presentation, and execution of Project Manager (PM) programs involving life cycle program plans, assigned systems and equipment. The work requires expert knowledge of the principles of operation research and an advanced professional knowledge of analytical concepts, mathematics, and statistics as the analyst performs a broad range of analyses entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, and new technologies.

Special Requirements:

5 or more equivalent years of experience in analysis and technical management are required

• Must have experience developing a Life Cycle Cost estimate using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) in support of a Milestone decision
• Experience with generating milestone documentation is a plus
• Good communication skills and familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition policies are required
• Security Clearance: Secret

Qualifications/Certifications -

• Parametric cost estimating
• Life cycle cost analysis
• Cost estimating relationships and model development
• Cost risk analysis
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Performance measurement (earned value)
• Project forecasting and risk assessment
• Software cost estimating
• BA or BS degree is desired.
• A degree in Operations Research, Business, Math, or the sciences is preferred.