Summary
DAS Services is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to provide cost-estimating support.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop cost estimates via Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)
- Preparing cost analyses of changes in technical and/or funding baselines
- Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
- Provide support for defending cost estimating methodologies
- Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program
- Support contract cost estimating financial activities Routinely provide detailed financial reports and documentation
- Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
- Evaluate impacts on program based on direction and funding adjustments
- The candidate will also need to be able to travel up to 5% of the time
Required Skills:
- Active Secret level security clearance
- Proficient with ACEIT
- Familiarity with Army Acquisition Process
- Knowledge and skill in the application of policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of Army and OSD cost estimating
- Multitasking in a face paced environment
- Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and work multiple tasks
- Knowledge of Army acquisition streamlining initiatives including the use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
- Proficiency in MS Office
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 3-5 years of experience in providing cost analysis
- Possess excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Must have knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Experience in DoD acquisition programs.
Desired Qualifications:
- Providing cost analysis and support to defense programs
- Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
- Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with expedited/rapid acquisition efforts.
- Experience in one or more Army program offices.
Clearance:
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.
The DAS Culture: We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.
DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
Free Health Care from Aetna
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
401K
Employer Paid Group Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development Training
