Summary

DAS Services is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to provide cost-estimating support.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, analyze, and evaluate costs of major and non-major areas of Army acquisition and sustainment.
• Develop, modify, and validate cost and economic analyses in support of cost-effective decision making.
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models.
• Responsible for utilizing judgement, contacts within the DoD cost community, and extensive background to perform analysis of organizational issues or concerns and presenting findings to leadership.
• Perform integrated analysis and cost estimating of Army programs, efforts, and activities as they relate to all phases of the Acquisition life cycle to include: Research and Development, Procurement, and Operations and Sustainment.
• Perform tasks to include organizing, coordinating, and synthesizing the contributions of other analysts, functional areas, and organizations in addition to the incumbents own investigative analysis.
• Prepare high level presentations, analyses, and reports of significant findings for evaluation.
• Analyze, model, and transform data to highlight useful information, suggest conclusions, and support decision-making.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• B.A. /B.S. Degree in Operations Research or closely related field required
• 5 years related experience preparing cost estimates in accordance with the most current version of the DODI 5000.02 and other DoD guidance required
• Proficient in Acquisition strategy and financial analyst
• Possess expert knowledge of Army Cost Estimating Elements, Cost and Economic Analysis regulations, DoD Financial laws, regulations, and guidance
• Extensive knowledge of, and working proficiency in, cost and economic analysis concepts, data analysis, and mathematical and statistical disciplines

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