Cost Analyst

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Torch 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. As a Cost Analyst your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: This position requires a highly motivated individual with extensive knowledge of lifecycle cost estimating and to develop cost products and models that identify and evaluate program cost factors, deficiencies and risks for the PMO. Demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze many different cost data sets and develop financial reports and insights as results. Responsible for drafting Independent Government Estimate, Independent Cost Analyses, Cost Analysis Requirements, and Cost Estimates. Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade‑off proposals. Develop cost estimates with a level of detail that identifies the total cost of the program and other cost relationships. Perform risk analysis and develop program risk assessment consistent with price, Contractor capabilities, emerging technologies, Contractor cost performance, schedules and integration requirements, and incorporate Contractor cost performance information into cost estimating methodologies consistent with latest reports. Work within a team and as financial SME to communicate important cost information with internal and external stakeholders at multiple CPE Aviation levels. Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's Degree in a business‑related field or equivalent experience 8 years of relevant experience; must have 5 years of cost estimation experience within a DoW environment Active secret clearance is required to start Familiarity with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) to support the PM's business and financial/cost accounting efforts Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field 10-15 years of relevant experience; must have 5 years of cost estimation experience within a DoW environment Experience developing key financial deliverables for DoW, US Army, and/or CPE Aviation specifically Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience Schedule M-F; 8-5 Work Location Onsite Travel Yes, 0%-10% Relocation Assistance Available No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract No Benefits ESOP participation 401(k) match medical dental vision life insurance short‑term disability long‑term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off holidays Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr