Cost Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cost Analyst based in the United States.

The role offers an opportunity to support complex cost analysis initiatives within advanced defense and national security programs. You will contribute to the development, maintenance, and defense of life cycle cost estimates and program-level financial assessments. The position combines analytical expertise, data integration, and cost modeling to support critical acquisition and sustainment decisions. You will work with government and contractor stakeholders to evaluate cost drivers, risks, schedules, and program performance. The role provides a highly collaborative environment with significant remote flexibility and opportunities to apply advanced estimating methodologies. Your work will directly support informed, data-driven decisions for large-scale technology and defense initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals passionate about cost analysis, financial modeling, and mission-focused solutions.

Accountabilities:: The Cost Analyst will support the creation, validation, and delivery of cost estimates and analytical products used to guide strategic program decisions. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings across technical and program teams.

Develop, update, document, and defend life cycle cost estimates, program office estimates, independent cost analyses, and other cost-related deliverables.

Apply industry-standard cost estimating methodologies, including analogy, engineering-based approaches, scientific methods, and historical data analysis.

Conduct cost analysis activities including problem definition, research, data collection, modeling, visualization, and development of recommendations.

Build and maintain cost data tools, quality control processes, and improvement initiatives to enhance estimating accuracy and efficiency.

Analyze program contractor cost estimates, basis of estimates, risks, work breakdown structures, and cost drivers to ensure alignment with established procedures.

Support business case analyses, cost-benefit analyses, economic evaluations, market research, and other financial assessments.

Provide cost-related support for acquisition activities, including proposal reviews, source selections, milestone reviews, program assessments, and reporting requirements.

Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to gather information, validate assumptions, and support cost-related decision-making.

Use data extraction, transformation, and modeling techniques to generate insights that inform program planning and execution.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines cost estimating expertise, quantitative analysis skills, and experience supporting complex technical or government programs. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant quantitative discipline such as Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, Operations Research, Accounting, or Cost Estimating/Analysis.

Completion of at least 21 semester hours of quantitative analysis coursework, including 3 semester hours of Calculus.

Minimum of 7 years of relevant cost estimating experience.

Experience developing and supporting cost estimates, financial models, and analytical products.

Experience with cost estimating tools such as ACE-IT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools), SEER, or Unison TruePlanning.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel-based analysis and reporting.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred experience includes an active Secret clearance, 10+ years of cost estimating experience, and familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition programs.

Experience analyzing agile project metrics, data modeling, data mapping, or programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL is a plus.

Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence is preferred.

Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex cost analysis findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

The position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits designed to support employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Hybrid work environment with approximately 90% remote flexibility and occasional on-site support.

Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.

Employee assistance program and wellness resources.

Paid time off and company holidays.

Learning and development opportunities to support career advancement.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects supporting national security and advanced technology programs.

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