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Cost Analyst, Lead

$86.8k - $198k

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.

Cost Analyst, Lead
The Opportunity:

As a cost analyst, you're passionate about uncovering the story behind the numbers through diving into the root cause of a challenge, analyzing data, and developing recommendations that drive smarter decisions. We need an analyst like you to help our Navy clients solve complex problems and support program analysis and performance. On our team supporting Navy acquisitions, you'll evaluate data and develop analytical approaches to support cost estimation, financial modeling, and program assessment. You'll help shape data-driven strategies using methods such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and what-if scenario modeling, to deliver actionable insights.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:
  • 12+ years of experience with cost estimating, cost analysis, or financial analysis
  • Experience with data collection and cost model development
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, such as Excel or Power Point
  • Experience with Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and inflation or escalation
  • Experience with analysis and estimates supporting government procurement and acquisition processes
  • Experience leading a team, allocating work, and managing team priorities and deadlines
  • Experience identifying cost analysis requirements, developing short- and long-term tasking schedules, providing key insights and recommendations from analysis results, and developing high-level briefings
  • Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics
Nice If You Have:
  • Experience with business and proposal development
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Crystal Ball, Python, R, or AI tools
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Possession of excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
  • International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) Certified Cost Estimator and Analyst (CCEA) Certification
Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .


Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
  • Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
  • Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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