Cost Analyst

501522 Cost Analyst

Work Location: Huntsville, AL 

Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day in office (remote work is not authorized)

Relocation: Negotiable 

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst to support the Army's Program Executive Office for Aviation. An ideal candidate has the ability to respond quickly and accurately to "what-if" drills concerning program delays, acceleration in schedule, and cuts/increases to the existing funding profile using ACEIT and offline in Excel. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to prepare detailed reports and/or briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership.

Position requirements:

• Develop, update, and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).


• Evaluate contractor cost data to include Earned Value and Cost Performance Reports.


• Analyze the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money.


• Evaluate various Courses of Actions (COAs) in the development of an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).


• Defend cost estimating methodologies to DASA-CE and other Cost Review Board (CRB) members.


• Translate technical system requirements into cost elements while developing Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).


• Analyze historical learning and rate curve data and incorporate methodology into cost estimates.


• Assist in the development of Contractor Software Data Report (CSDR) plans.


• Develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings to include program funding and cost requirements.


• Validate Program Management Office (PMO) Life Cycle Cost Estimates (Research and Development, Procurement, Operating and Support and Disposal phases of systems)


• Analyst will have to apply independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail-oriented environment.


• Support reviews of Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD) / CARD-Like documents, Acquisition Strategies, Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, Analysis of Alternatives, cost studies, various briefings and provide support to PMO’s in developing milestone documentation


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.


• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a U.S. SECRET security clearance. Per federal requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this level of clearance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 3 years of experience in an advanced cost analysis/financial position.


• Must have experience in generating: Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost input to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis.


• Must have 1 year of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).


• Must have the ability to respond quickly and accurately to "What-if" drills concerning program delays, acceleration in schedule, and cuts/increases to the existing funding profile using ACEIT and offline in Excel.


• Must have strong skills and depth of experience in the development of an array of alternative solutions for program management challenges relating to cost, schedule, production, fielding and sustainment.


• Must have exceptional written and oral presentation skills.


• Must have demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working groups.


• Must have experience preparing detailed written reports and/or briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership


• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products.

Preferred Requirements:

• PEO Aviation PMO experience, PM experience, Headquarters Staff experience.


• Experience supporting program budgeting processes with the preparation of POM submissions and P & R-Forms.


• Acquisition Level III Certification.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS degree and minimum 3 years in Cost Estimating Field

Travel: May require travel up to 10%.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer