Cost Analyst jobs in Dayton, OH

Position Description

Serco is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to join the team! 

The Senior Cost Analyst will be a provide cost estimating and analysis support to a variety of ongoing project teams as part of the Serco-WBB Consulting groups’s highly qualified interdisciplinary team of consultants. The Senior Cost Analyst will be expected to support a wide variety of analytical projects including working for and with a variety of DoD, Federal, and corporate customers. The Analyst will interface with customers on a regular basis to develop project requirements, collaborate and work on integrated teams, and to brief, defend, and support project results. Must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environment with a flexible work schedule supporting multiple customers. Telework is an option!

The Senior Cost Analyst will develop cost estimates and models to support a wide range of end products to include, but not limited to:

• Product Support Business Case Analysis (PSBCA)
• Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• Life Cycle Cost Estimates
• Total Ownership Cost (TOC) Analysis
• Cost Analysis Requirements Document (CARD)
• Acquisition Milestone Support
• Develop, present and defend cost estimates through various cost agencies (i.e. Air Force Cost Analysis Agency), in addition to project customers
• Provide objective cost/financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to customers
• Participate in and/or lead collaborative working groups among a variety of government and industry organizations

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Active DoD SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst
• Ten (10) years of experience conducting cost analysis, financial management, execution, tracking, and program analysis
• Knowledge/Experience using various cost estimating software tools (i.e. ACEIT and Crystal Ball)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent listening as well as oral and written communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with customers and colleague
• 10% travel required.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability obtain one
• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Cost Estimating, Operations Research or related discipline
• Army PBBE Experience
• Business – Life Cycle Logistics, Acquisition Professional Development Program, Level 2
• Certified Defense Financial Manager
• Army Program Manager Level II

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.