Cost Analyst

The Opportunity:  

The right mixture of great ideas and funding can create change. In a complex organization, allocating funding to where it can be most effective can be challenging. That’s why we need you, a financial analyst who can easily navigate the requirements, policies, and regulations that govern funding, to make sure our Army’s resources can make the most impact. 

As a financial analyst on our team, you’ll create a financial management strategy to help the client’s ammunition acquisition and life-cycle by leading cost analysis efforts. You’ll work directly with the client to develop an actionable plans to determine the total resource requirements needed to achieve their goals. 

Using your knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies, you’ll help your client develop well-formed requirements. Once the funding is in place, you’ll make sure the funding is used efficiently through consistent tracking and communication with the client team.

Work with us as we help fuel our countries Army with the funding they need.  

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience as a cost analyst, including supporting Army or other DoD acquisition programs

• Experience with using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

• Knowledge of cost estimating tools for supporting DoD acquisition programs

• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data and estimating relationships

• Ability to develop and maintain databases of historical cost, schedule, and technical databases as a basis for developing cost estimating relationships and cost models using a variety of cost estimating techniques

• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Statistics

Nice If You Have: 

• Knowledge of a wide range of methods and techniques used in cost, economic and operations research analysis

• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relations

• Possession of analytical skills

• Professional Cost Estimator and Analyst (PCEA) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.  

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $67,700.00 to $154,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

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