Job Description

POSITION: Program Cost Analyst

CLEARANCE: Secret

LOCATION: Ft. Belvoir, VA (Telework for foreseeable future due to COVID-19)

TYPE: Exempt, Full Time, Regular

DESCRIPTION:

The PROGRAM COST ANALYST will lead / provide cost analysis support, to include developing life cycle cost estimates using approved estimating models, performing economic analyses, affordability analyses, and sensitivity analyses, contributing to acquisition documentation (e.g., Program Office Estimate (POE), Economic Analysis), responding to data calls, and supporting all program reviews (i.e., Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Quarterly Program Reviews (QPRs)). The Program Cost Analyst will engage with external and internal stakeholders. The Program Cost Analyst possesses experience in performing support activities throughout the program life cycle with focus on financial analyses and reporting that contribute to product development, achievement of program milestones, and advising and informing leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position)

· Develop cost estimating models, life cycle cost estimates, and independent government cost estimates

· Define Cost Element Structure (CES) aligned to the program / project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and complaint with DoD standards and policies

· Lead / perform cost/benefit analyses, affordability analyses, cost estimating drills, economic analyses, and other cost assessments as required

· Apply cost analysis expertise within execution of the following: funding requirements generation; planning, programming, budgeting, and execution; program life cycle cost management; and annual spend plan generation

· Lead / Prepare life cycle cost estimates using the Automatic Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACE-IT) model and accepted cost estimating methodologies, to include defining the cost estimates, facts, assumptions, variables, and parameters within the model

· Develop rough-orders-of-magnitude estimates to respond to various cost requirements / questions and defend the developed cost position to leadership

· Lead Cost Working Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs)

· Define, review, and revise standard operating procedures for budget and cost analysis and provider recommendations to improve operations

· Prepare and submit Cost Analysis and Estimation Support project deliverables upon Government request

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities; however, it will require management of projects and deliverables that may be supported by program staff (Government and / or Contractor).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: __ (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily)

· More than 4 years of experience and a MA/MS degree, or 6 or more years of experience and a BA/BS degree

· DoD Acquisition Certification preferred

· 4 or more years of experience providing program cost analysis support for IT-based systems

· Working knowledge of DoD financial policies and processes preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Holistic knowledge of Army or DoD financial management policies, guidance, processes, and procedures; and approved cost estimating methodologies and models

· Strong communications skills (both written and oral)

· Strong customer service and excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to listen and understand task descriptions and requests

· Ability to explain problem resolutions

· Ability to quickly respond to time-critical queries from leadership

· Ability to work independently without direct supervision or guidance

· Ability to meet minimum security clearance requirements

DIVERSITY:

· Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

· Educates others on the value of diversity

· Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce

ETHICS:

· Treats people with respect

· Keeps commitments

· Inspires the trust of others

· Works ethically with integrity

· Upholds organizational values

Company Description

ADEPT Force Group Incorporated (ADEPT), provides strategic program management, comprehensive acquisition portfolio development, and collaborative system engineering and cyberspace expertise across all aspects of the acquisition life cycle to government agencies. ADEPT supports the continued growth and maturity of our employee knowledge base. We encourage a spirit of professionalism, quality, technical excellence, and enthusiastic collaboration. ADEPT offers an environment where employees are encouraged to achieve their professional and personal goals. To cultivate this environment, ADEPT supports a well-rounded benefits package that includes competitive compensation, paid time off, life insurance, long and short term disability, medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefit plan, work-life and wellness programs, and also flexible work arrangements, leave programs, career growth opportunities, referral bonuses and much more.