Senior Cost Analyst

Job Description and Tasks: Assist in the planning, developing, and maintaining spending plans, including all necessary budget, financial status, charts, briefings, schedules, progress reports, and related documentation. Perform cost estimation and/or analysis using a variety of techniques (i.e., modeling, parametric analysis, engineering estimates, learning curve, risk analysis, and cost estimating relationships) to assist in the development of life-cycle cost estimates, independent cost estimates, PMS estimates, total ownership costs, and/or enterprise agreements for use· in business case analysis, cost benefit analyses, return on investment calculations, best value determinations, risk assessments, analyses of alternatives, and/or program budget development. Requires analysis of the impact of budget revisions and recommendations for courses of action to minimize adverse effects on program execution. Develops, maintains, and conducts life cycle cost analyses and estimates in support of the MARS Program. Individuals will perform comprehensive cost analysis and modeling supporting acquisition requirements, provide independent analysis of requirements, use and correctly apply appropriate cost estimating methodologies, and develop logical cost estimates that are defensible and supportable. Provides support to functional leads to develop work statements, requirement documents, program schedules, and standard operating procedures (SOP).QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree desired. Minimum Experience Required:Ten (10) years minimum relevant work experience with the Department of Defense. (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC). The Senior Cost Analyst will have a thorough knowledge of DoD/IC estimating, pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, as well as experience analyzing and substantiating cost/price models and technical requirements. The Senior Cost Analyst will also have strong analytical skills and a cost understanding of cost and non-data, as well as sound business acumen.Expert with Excel, risk analysis tools, regression analysis, and statistical software packages (i.e., SAS, SPSS, and Stata), The Position will require involvement with Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution System processes to support the MARS Program by gathering, maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing program and budget data, and supporting the establishment of the required funding, schedule, performance, and supportability requirements throughout the acquisition life-cycle.Preferred Experience Desired: Foreign Military Sales (FMS)Certifications: Professional certification desiredSecurity Clearance: This position requires with TOP SECRET clearance/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) eligibility with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)About The OrganizationConstellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.Constellation West strives to provide fully integrated solutions that cover all aspects of system and network engineering, administration, and management. We believe in attracting the right people ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a dynamic team. Are you one of them? Do you have the expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? If yes, join us and be a part of an exhilarating work environment that rewards your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a difference!Benefits include but are not limited to:• Tuition reimbursement• Competitive 401(k) plan• Competitive Health Benefits• 11 Paid Holidays!!• 15 PTO Days!• Veteran Hiring PreferenceConstellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V