Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
Existing Clearance Not Required!
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PM ASE Business Division Program and Planning Analyst to provide cost estimating and program support. As a Program/Cost Analyst within Program Manager Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) you will collect and analyze data to develop written presentations that encompass complex program analyses with a high degree of quality and accuracy. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity to build a career in defense acquisition, program planning, and federal budgeting.
Responsibilities ● Program Budgeting & Justification: Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Army Program Budget Briefings (APBB) to provide decision-makers with data necessary to justify and shape funding requests. ● Briefing Development: Develop Procurement (P-Forms), Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (R-Forms), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings. ● Information Management: Gather cross-functional responses to both external and internal Requests for Information (RFIs). ● Presentations: Develop comprehensive presentations and communicate complex program data effectively to leadership. ● Cost Estimation (Foreign Military Sales): ○ Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS). ○ Develop detailed cost estimates for projected FMS cases in support of forthcoming contract actions. ● Database Management: Obtain cost data to establish and maintain a credible, structured cost database. ● Documentation: Review and integrate vital information for Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARDs). ● Stakeholder Collaboration: Interface directly with the Government Program Manager to support all tasks, subtasks, and strategic program direction.
Education / Experience / Skills Required ● Quantitative math-based bachelor’s degree in fields such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research or related disciplines. ● Must qualify to be granted a Secret Security Clearance. ● Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail. ● Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and work effectively in a team environment. ● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include the ability to produce graphs and tables, pivot tables, use spreadsheets efficiently, and perform calculations. ● Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint to design reports and present findings. ● Candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated, able to multi-task and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree is preferred.