Senior Cost Analyst

Req ID: RQ209185

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: Functional Experts

Skills:

Analytical Thinking,Cost Analysis,Cost Estimates

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Cost Analyst supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Operational Medicine (OPMED). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a detail oriented, personable, multi-tasking Senior Cost Analyst to join our team and to utilize their cost estimating skills to ensure DoD medical products meet the acquisition timeline to make its way to the Warfighter.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and Government cost estimates in support of selected programs, and update the estimates as required

• Develop and analyze Microsoft Excel cost models, to include use of risk analysis tool add-ins

• Assist in development of and analyze cost and schedule risk-adjusted LCCEs, Business Case Analyses (BCAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), program office estimates, and other cost analyses

• Create, review and analyze cost estimates using the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) suite

• Pre-validate product manager (PdM) level cost estimates developed in ACEIT

• Provide cost estimating support at the portfolio level, to include developing portfolio models that integrate and display time-phased cost and schedule risk-adjusted views of multiple acquisition systems

• Develop presentations and brief executive leadership on program cost positions, impact of budget changes on supported programs, and other cost issues

• Assist in the development of budget submissions

• Develop a common basis for consolidating and reporting cost estimate information for all programs, and remain current with all estimates

• Gather, compare, and correlate prior year and current year expenditures and conduct trend analyses to establish baseline budgetary data for inclusion in the budget estimating process

• Provide financial management expertise in coordination with program financial analysts to identify and resolve issues, and make sound and timely recommendations

• Review and access program risks relative to schedule and cost

• Assist in the review, edit, and consolidation of the annual (and out-year) budget requirements for submission to higher headquarters based on program LCCEs

• Assist as needed in the production of finance documents and conduct financial analysis and funds management in support of acquisition documentation (e.g., milestone decision approval cost estimates, acquisition program baselines (APBs), acquisition strategies, LCCEs, etc.)

• Provide input to any cost-related taskers, specifically focusing on sustainment costs in order to provide accurate analysis and cost positions throughout the life cycle of a program

• Participate in special projects as required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, or a related discipline

• Required Experience: At least 8 years' work experience developing life-cycle cost estimates (LCCE) in support of DoD programs; Understanding of cost estimating principles and procedures

• Required Technical Skills: Experience with the use of automated cost estimating integrated tool (ACEIT) suite; Knowledge and the ability to execute using Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

• Security Clearance Level: No security clearance needed but must be clearable for a NACI (T1) public trust

• Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communications, writing, organizational and project management skills. Be proactive and able to work independently. Ability to successfully communicate with personnel at various echelons using effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Preferred Skills: An understanding of medical acquisition programs and experience related to medical and drug development (Knowledge of the DoD 5000)

• Location: Hybrid - Ft. Detrick (onsite 3 days/week)

• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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The likely salary range for this position is $91,800 - $124,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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