Business Analyst

Integrated Data Services (IDS) is a leading provider of custom software products and Government financial management services. IDS was founded in 1997 in El Segundo, CA, and since that time has seen tremendous growth and success. Currently IDS has offices supporting customers nationwide. By providing customers with fast, efficient and reliable information systems and support services, IDS has become a preferred provider of financial and programmatic systems, services, and solutions across a wide variety of government agencies. Position Description: IDS is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise to provide acquisition and financial management support to a Department of Defense (DoD) customer. While the organization does not formally utilize an EVM system, the successful candidate will be expected to apply EVM principles and industry best practices to strengthen cost and schedule analysis, risk assessments, forecasting, and reporting. The position requires strong analytical skills and experience with EVM concepts, as well as the ability to translate those principles into practical tools, methods, and decision-support products tailored to the customer’s environment. Experience with data visualization and dashboard development in Power BI is highly recommended to support reporting, analysis, and decision‑making. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Apply EVM principles to analyze cost, schedule, and performance data in a non‑EVM environment. Review and assess acquisition planning documents, including acquisition strategies, RFPs, and CDRLs, for compliance with SSCI 63‑107 EVM requirements and cost/schedule management best practices. Present analysis and trends using visualization tools such as Power BI to enhance stakeholder understanding. Draft and produce acquisition report inputs (e.g., SARs, DAES, MARs, PMRs) that reflect cost, schedule, and performance insights. Assess contractor deliverables (e.g., CPR, IMS, PMR, CFSR) for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with acquisition requirements and program objectives to ensure compliance with CDRLs and EVM reporting requirements. Evaluate program contractor cost, schedule, and risk performance, including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) reviews, variance, trend, and EVM/schedule health metrics, schedule health assessments IAW GAO Scheduling Assessment Guide or DCMA 14‑point assessment, IMS changes, critical path, and near‑critical path analyses. Identify program risks and potential cost, schedule, and technical performance impacts. Conduct risk‑based and comprehensive Estimates at Completion (EACs), including confidence levels and forecasting. Incorporate contractor Schedule Risk Assessments and apply methodologies from the GAO Cost Estimating & Assessment Guide to develop predictive cost and schedule forecasts. Utilize additional cost estimating and financial analysis methodologies as appropriate. Otherwise support a government financial office. Knowledge and Skills: This position requires a minimum of nine (9) years of government acquisition, finance or financial management, program management, or related experience within a DoD organization and a minimum of five (5) years of DoD Space experience. Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and application of EVM‑based analysis, even in non‑EVM environments. Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR) experience and/or certification is preferred. Familiarity with data visualization, dashboards, and decision‑support tools, preferably in Power BI. Education and Work Experience: This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics or other related discipline. Physical & Mental Qualifications: Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time. Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs. May be required to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office supplies, etc. Security Clearance: Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials. Travel: Some travel may be required. Hours: Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations. Salary Range: $80,000- $120,000 per year The estimated salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The disclosed salary range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. When determining an applicant’s compensation, various factors are taken into consideration including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant prior work experience, relevant training, special skills/competencies, education, clearance, licenses/certifications, labor categories/contract rates and other business needs. IDS offers a robust benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees. IDS also offers a variety of elective plans to eligible employees including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans. Benefits become effective the first of the month following the start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month, in which case benefits are effective immediately upon the eligible employee’s start date. IDS offers eligible employees eleven (11) paid holidays, generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year, as well as a 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility. IDS also offers generous employee referral bonuses. IDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age (40 and over), color, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information (including family medical history), national origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. IDS participates in E‑Verify. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit A submission of a resume is an expression of interest and not considered an application. U.S. citizenship is required; H1-B visas and other visas are not being sponsored. Relocation expenses are NOT compensated. All jobs are employer paid; no fees to candidates. Third parties or agencies inquiries are not being accepted. 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