Cost Analyst jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando, FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

Quantum is currently seeking a Cost - Budget Financial Analyst to provide the US Space Force (USSF) Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) support related to its mission to plan, task, integrate, provide Command and Control (C2), and support integrated Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR).  C2 is conducted day-to-day, through reachback capabilities and deployable subject matter experts, in support of US Combatant Commanders (CCDRs). Assistance is provided via the JNWC NAVWAR support cell, coordination cells, and deployable theater coordination cells.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will provide budgeting, finance, programming, and procurement support by developing, monitoring, and accurately reporting financial program data. Associated tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Inputting data into cost and accounting systems, evaluating cost, schedule, and performance data in monthly Contractor Performance Reports.
• Conducting on-going management reviews and cost estimates to assess program status.
• Preparing monthly detailed reports for Customer review.
• Forecasting budget requirements and implementing contract modifications.
• Monitoring obligation and expenditure rates proposed out-year requirements, and budgets contained in the Air Force - Force and Financial Plan.
• Attends recurring schedule and Earned Value Management reviews with the contractors' control account managers and business operations team to evaluate the realism of Estimates at Completion and projected variances, and when applicable, provides feedback to the prime contractor to improve future Cost Performance Report submissions.
• Creates reports and presentations to inform senior personnel of spending and budget execution, trends, forecasts, and any other significant issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college.  
• 6 years of experience managing Government technical acquisition programs. Including: related work experience involving technical program management budgeting, scheduling, trade-off analysis lifecycle costing, risk management, supportability, test and evaluation and requirements development, experience with DoD Task Management Tool and/or Enterprise Access Management Service.
• Knowledgeable with Defense Travel Regulations and minimum of 6 months experience with Defense Travel System.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.