Overview

 

 Senior Cost Analyst

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

 

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Analyst providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB).  The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD OR 15 years of directly related experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoDStrong understanding of DoD budget cycles including planning, programming, justification, and executionProficiency in quantitative analysis and calculusMust be a US citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree

Technical Skills

Cost estimating methodologiesEarned Value Management (EVM)Data analytics and modelingPricing and financial analysisMS Excel and pricing toolsDoD acquisition lifecycle and documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Strong communication and briefing abilityTeam collaboration and stakeholder coordinationAnalytical thinking and problem solvingAttention to detail under tight deadlines

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolationPerform cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon systemAnalyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scopeAnalyze contractor financial data using Earned Value Management (EVM) measures of merit to determine program viability with respect cost and schedule performanceAnalytical processes, such as: setting up the problem; conducting background research; collecting and reducing data; displaying data for analysis; formulating mathematical expressions; and drawing conclusionsProvide contract pricing support services for tasks in all phases of the acquisition cycle to include development, award, management, measurement and contract closeoutPrepare draft pricing briefings, draft pricing correspondence, and draft agency pricing reportsDevelop pricing related evaluation criteria, track pre-award task order milestones and statusSupport source selection teams in the evaluation of cost proposalsPrepare pricing documentation for review and approval by the Government COPrepare pricing spreadsheets of technical proposals and perform other pricing analyses to support price/cost evaluations of technical proposalsProvide pricing support for discussions/communications with offerorsProvide pricing support to construct agency pricing related reports and draft other pricing related documents in response to protest actions or other claims against the agencyAccess, populate, and analyze information in organizational pricing related databases Required skills may include but not be limited to:Knowledge of most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, and execution) for initiating new programsExperience in quantitative analysis and calculus

What We Offer

Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceProfessional development allotmentMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingCompetitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

 

Who We Are

 

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

 

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. 

 

Be the Difference 

 

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

 

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

 

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

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