Entry Level Program Cost Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

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.