Cost Analyst

501298 Cost Analyst in Huntsville, AL 

Work Location:  Huntsville, AL

Relocation: Negotiable 

IronMountain Solutions is seeking a Cost Analyst in support of our customer for the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office at Redstone Arsenal. This office is responsible for the rapid and efficient research, develop, prototype, test, evaluate, procure, transition, and/or field critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term and mid-term threats. 

Job Responsibilities:      

• Support the Business Management Office (BMO).
• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Education and General 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. 
• 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. 

      Desired Skills:

• 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 Requirements: 

• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

      Travel: could be up to 5% of time.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/SDVOSB