Acquisition Cost Analyst
Canvas
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop cost-estimating models from data collected on programs managed by the PM A3S
- Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives, in the form of briefings and reports documenting the results of the analysis of system costs
- Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
- Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program
- Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
- Create or update model formats to include EXCEL spreadsheets or ACEIT cost estimating software that provide a base for the estimating equations and phased reports
- Respond to cost reporting tasking requests
- PHD and 3 years of Cost Analysis/Estimating Experience, Masters Degree and 5 years of experience, Bachelors Degree and 7 years of experience, or Highschool Diploma and 11 years of experience
- Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) experience is required
- Outstanding communication, both written and verbal
- Outstanding analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Minimum knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products and SharePoint. Additionally, preferred knowledge in Project Recon, Windchill and other applicable applications/processes used in Acquisition Management
- Competitive Wages*
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
- Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses
- And many more!