Entry Level Program Cost Analyst

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.