Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

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• Provide cost analysis and estimating support in developing cost models for estimating program resource requirements with a focus on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development.
• Prepare recommendations for program objectives, operating schedules, resource requirements, and overall program plans to include DoD mandated documents such as the Cost Analysis Requirements Document (CARD), Program Office Estimates (POE), and Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) and Analysis of Alternatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise in developing and maintaining Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) cost models and files.
• Assist in the development of cost estimates for work packages and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Participate in program/budget scheduling and planning activities that involve formulating both broad and specific guidelines for planning program elements and sub-elements, including preparation of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget year documentation.
• Provide expertise in analysis of Program Office contracts earned value management data and identify discrepancies, areas of ambiguities, and significant cost variations.
• Assist the program teams preparing annual Procurement and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (P&R) forms.
• Prepare and support Program of Record Affordability Assessments with higher headquarters.

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL
  
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• Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline requiring college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been calculus, preferred.
• At least six (6) years of applicable acquisition experience in cost estimating serving a program office, Program Executive Office, Service/Defense Agency or similar organization.
• ACEIT experience, required.

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full‑time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours.

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full‑time employees. Our total compensation package is value‑based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance, AD&DD, and Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

$ - $, annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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