Cost Estimating Analyst 3 - 17690
Date: Apr 22, 2024
Location: Huntsville, AL, Alabama, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 17690
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
Summary
HII is recognized as one of America’s top large company employers and is driven by strong values and ethics that puts people’s safety and well-being first.
HII employees continuously rise to the challenge of setting the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct and perform in concert with our company slogan “Hard Stuff Done Right”.
We need a Cost Analyst who will support the Army Acquisition Product Manager’s Cost Analyst Team by preparing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, cost models in ACEIT to determine the total costs of the program, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs.
The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and defend the cost models, estimates, and processes, as well as have recent/relevant experience gained from military/civilian service.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- 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 senior leadership and 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
- 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.
- Knowledge/experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).
- 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.
- Clearance: Active secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements
- Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
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