Cost Analyst

Cost AnalystTorch Technologies is seeking a Cost Analyst to join a team and provide input and recommendations for cost estimating and budget activities for Aviation programs throughout the entire life cycle and acquisition phases. This position supports the CPE Aviation's Aviation Mission Systems and Architecture Program Management Office.Responsibilities include:Developing cost products and models that identify and evaluate program cost factors, deficiencies and risks for the PMO.Collecting and analyzing cost data sets and developing financial reports and insights.Drafting Independent Government Estimate, Independent Cost Analyses, Cost Analysis Requirements, and Cost Estimates.Refining and adjusting cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals.Developing cost estimates with a level of detail that identifies the total cost of the program and other cost relationships.Performing risk analysis and developing program risk assessment consistent with price, Contractor capabilities, emerging technologies, Contractor cost performance, schedules and integration requirements.Communicating important cost information with internal and external stakeholders at multiple CPE Aviation levels.Requirements include:U.S. CitizenshipBachelor's Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience8 years of relevant experience; must have 5 years of cost estimation experience within a DoW environmentActive secret clearance is required to startFamiliarity with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) to support the PM's business and financial/cost accounting effortsMaster's degree in a related field10-15 years of relevant experience; must have 5 years of cost estimation experience within a DoW environmentExperience developing key financial deliverables for DoW, US Army, and/or CPE Aviation specificallyForeign Military Sales (FMS) experienceTorch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.