Cost Analyst

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Cost Analyst (EVM) Specialist- Cargo Helicopter Modernization Cargo Helicopter Strategic Planner at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The highly skilled, motivated, and proactive professional will assist the CHPMO in managing the fielding of aircraft systems as well as in planning for modernizing/maintaining existing aircraft. Along with providing strategic planning, business management, financial management, and cost analyst services in support of the CHPMO to include the Modernization Program for the CH-47F Block II aircraft, the Sustainment Program for the CH-47F Block I aircraft, and CH-47 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.

What you will be doing:

• Provide expert advice, conduct broad based analysis, and assess initiatives in support of strategic organizational planning and development.
• Provide Business Management Support analysis, facilitation, expert advice, and assessment relating to business management initiatives supporting the CHPMO.
• Research and analyze business cases and develop recommended metrics and strategies for implementing them.
• Provide expert advice and analysis supporting data collection, requirements, and input for the development of Business Management initiatives and contributing to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Support the development, maintenance, and assessment when required of the Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES),
• Modernized Selective Acquisition Report (MSAR) previously Selective Acquisition Report (SAR).
• Research and analyze existing web applications, such as Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE), Earned Value Management (EVM) Central Repository, M, Project Management Resource Tools, (PMRT), Program Data Alignment Application (PDAA), Acquisition Information Repository (AIR) and WinSight.
• Provide Financial Management support to independent cost analyses, Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), assessments, and recommendations for budget preparation to the CH PMO.
• Support the development, maintenance, and assessment of program schedules/Earned Value Management and milestone planning supporting the CH PMO.
• Possible travel to CONUS locations.

What you will need:

• BS degree or 5 years of experience (Note: 5 years related experience equates to a bachelor’s degree)
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, applicant must have 10 years of total related experience.
• 5 years’ experience in DoD EVM, cost analysis, and program planning.
• Budget development and administration of government projects.
• Excellent written communication skill. In-depth knowledge of PPBE process.
• Must possess an Active DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• BS degree in one of the following concentrations: Mathematics, Mathematical focused Business (Accounting, Finance, etc.), Mathematical focused Engineering, Operations Research.
• Works and communicates well in team environments, strong understanding of Cost Team roles and responsibilities; capable of working independently.
• Has at least 1 year of demonstrated experience working with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools. (ACEIT).
• Considered an expert in excel amongst peers in previous organizations.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leave.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D