Senior Cost Analyst

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Senior Cost Analyst to support AMSA. This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Cost Estimating & Analysis:
• Develop and maintain the Program Office estimate using the ACEIT model.
• Develop Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) in support of Acquisition Plans, J&A documents, Performance Work Statements, and RFPs.
• Develop and maintain the Cost Analysis Requirement Description (CARD) and lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) studies.
• Prepare Will Cost/Should Cost analyses, Better Buying Power Initiative information, and cost reduction, technical risk, and cost-effectiveness studies.
• Program Management & Strategic Planning:
• Provide schedule development and assessment, strategic planning, acquisition and fielding support, and database management.
• Support mission requirements for fleet production, sustainment, and retrofit initiatives.
• Maintain Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) status.
• Collaborate with Business Management, Technical Management, and Logistics Management teams to align estimates with program acquisition strategies.
• Budgeting, Reporting & Transparency:
• Prepare and input transparency data into the AE2S database system and program data into Army reporting systems, including P-forms.
• Develop inputs for budget formulation, alignment, and "what-if" drills.
• Utilize government databases including WSR, UADDE, AIM, APB, Congressional Marks, DAMIR, PPBE, ASARS, and Transparency.
• Briefings & Logistics Analysis:
• Prepare and deliver data for internal and higher headquarters briefings, including Configuration Steering Boards (CSB), Weapon System Reviews (WSR), and Program Management Reviews (PMR).
• Analyze logistics activities-such as aircraft flight hours and maintenance costs-to determine program Operations & Support (O&S) requirements.
• Review and analyze technical data received from vendors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• BS in a related field and a minimum of 15 years' experience.
• Extensive background in cost estimating and acquisition/sustainment cost analysis.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and developing Independent Government Cost Estimates
• Working knowledge of aviation aircraft, system maintenance, recognition, and fleet readiness.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing technical data received from vendors and OEMs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have/able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency using the ACEIT modeling tool.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Federal Management Regulation and the base contract/Statement of Work.
• Basic understanding of helicopters, aviation, and performance-based cost support.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for briefing leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead effectively and multitask across competing internal and external projects.

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunities to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.