Senior Cost Realism Analyst

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Senior Cost Realism Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to NAVSEA PMS-317, who oversees a portfolio of weapon systems and capabilities within PEO Ships. This individual will play a crucial role in supporting the financial and cost management functions related to the acquisition, maintenance, and lifecycle management of naval systems. The primary focus of this position is to analyze and assess the costs associated with various projects, programs, and initiatives within the command. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Evaluate and analyze Shipbuilder financial submissions to identify areas of concern. At a minimum, evaluations include production analyses, cost and schedule variance analyses, analyses of variance explanations, Shipbuilder overhead trend projection analyses, progress payments analyses, and Cost Performance Reports (CPR) analyses.
• Support government efforts to prepare solicitations, review Technical Advisory Reports (TAR), Statement of Works (SOW), complex reports and analyzing cost variance
• Provide technical support of products and services to PMS 317 customers on behalf of the Cost and Schedule Analysis Department.
• Perform Acquisition Cost Estimating and Analysis for primarily complex systems in all phases of the life cycle (development, production, and sustainment).
• Ensure cost estimating/analysis principles, processes, techniques, and tools are applied properly thereby ensuring that all cost products are accurate, timely, and consistent and meet Cost and Schedule Analysis Department quality standards.
• Develop/conduct informal and formal training sessions for junior team members.
• Utilize in-depth working knowledge of acquisition cost estimating, cost modeling, and cost analysis techniques for investigating, evaluating, and projecting the cost and/or economic impact of the acquisition and operation of new and improved systems or components
• Conduct detailed cost analysis for naval systems, including acquisition, operation, and maintenance costs.
• Develop cost estimates for new projects and programs, considering various factors such as materials, labor, overhead, and associated risks.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to gather relevant data for accurate cost estimation.
• Assist in the development of project budgets and financial plans.
• Monitor actual costs against budgeted figures and analyze variances.
• Provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate and project lifecycle costs for naval systems, considering maintenance, upgrades, and eventual decommissioning.
• Assess the impact of changes in requirements or scope on project costs.
• Identify and assess potential financial risks associated with projects and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to incorporate financial risk considerations into project planning.
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Extract and analyze data from various sources to inform decision-making processes.
• Work closely with program managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and constraints.
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in financial analysis. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Budget Preparation and Justification

Education and Experience: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, economics, or mathematics. Professional experience demonstrating a strong contractual, technical, production control and program management background.

• 10 years relevant experience with shipbuilding contracts
• Preferred specialized experience with valuing shipbuilder's claims, requests for equitable adjustments (REA), understanding of and ability to evaluate technical and engineering changes

Location: DC Metro Area (Will evaluate remote candidates) 

Clearance Requirements: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a government-issued CAC and possess a Secret clearance.