Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Cost Analyst supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Operational Medicine (OPMED). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a detail oriented, personable, multi-tasking Senior Cost Analyst to join our team and to utilize their cost estimating skills to ensure DoD medical products meet the acquisition timeline to make its way to the Warfighter.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and Government cost estimates in support of selected programs, and update the estimates as required
Develop and analyze Microsoft Excel cost models, to include use of risk analysis tool add-ins
Assist in development of and analyze cost and schedule risk-adjusted LCCEs, Business Case Analyses (BCAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), program office estimates, and other cost analyses
Create, review and analyze cost estimates using the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) suite
Pre-validate product manager (PdM) level cost estimates developed in ACEIT
Provide cost estimating support at the portfolio level, to include developing portfolio models that integrate and display time-phased cost and schedule risk-adjusted views of multiple acquisition systems
Develop presentations and brief executive leadership on program cost positions, impact of budget changes on supported programs, and other cost issues
Assist in the development of budget submissions
Develop a common basis for consolidating and reporting cost estimate information for all programs, and remain current with all estimates
Gather, compare, and correlate prior year and current year expenditures and conduct trend analyses to establish baseline budgetary data for inclusion in the budget estimating process
Provide financial management expertise in coordination with program financial analysts to identify and resolve issues, and make sound and timely recommendations
Review and access program risks relative to schedule and cost
Assist in the review, edit, and consolidation of the annual (and out-year) budget requirements for submission to higher headquarters based on program LCCEs
Assist as needed in the production of finance documents and conduct financial analysis and funds management in support of acquisition documentation (e.g., milestone decision approval cost estimates, acquisition program baselines (APBs), acquisition strategies, LCCEs, etc.)
Provide input to any cost-related taskers, specifically focusing on sustainment costs in order to provide accurate analysis and cost positions throughout the life cycle of a program
Participate in special projects as required
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, or a related discipline
Required Experience: At least 8 years’ work experience developing life-cycle cost estimates (LCCE) in support of DoD programs; Understanding of cost estimating principles and procedures
Required Technical Skills: Knowledge and the ability to execute using Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Security Clearance Level: No security clearance needed but must be clearable for a NACI (T1) public trust
Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communications, writing, organizational and project management skills. Be proactive and able to work independently. Ability to successfully communicate with personnel at various echelons using effective interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Skills: Experience with the use of automated cost estimating integrated tool (ACEIT) suite; An understanding of medical acquisition programs and experience related to medical and drug development (Knowledge of the DoD 5000)
Location: 100% remote working
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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