Cost Analyst/ Cost Estimator

Canvas Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplishing the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner. Candidate will accomplish requirements in support of a Project Manager and/or Product Manager to include: performing programmatic support to Program, Planning, and Cost Team by preparing or reviewing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs. Ideal candidates have recent and relevant experience gained from military/civilian service and are adept at briefing mid and senior staff personnel.

Requirements

At minimum a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Headquarters Staff experience or similar DoD Program/Project Office experience
Knowledge of the DoD Acquisition process and procurement regulations
Collection and analysis of information to assess cost, schedule, and performance associated with risk identification and risk management activities
Experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT)
Experience using Microsoft EXCEL

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with technical, acquisition, resource management, and other functional leads within the directorate to ensure the requirement is fully understood prior to developing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) to support complex / multifaceted mission requirements, and to assist contracting as required to determine reasonableness of cost and assist with contract negotiations
Execute DoD cost estimating and analytical models to provide input and recommendations for design to cost, analysis of alternatives, independent cost analysis, cost reduction opportunities, technical and cost risk evaluation, and budget preparation for products and programs
Provide advice and technical assistance to the functional elements in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
Conduct analysis and provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and senior staff regarding prime contractor submitted cost and performance reports
Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering and operational trade-off proposals
Calculate risk of trade off analysis and other studies
Provide programmatic support for the formulation, development and assessment of program and project schedules
Demonstrate proficiency with DoD Directive 5000 series, Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and industry business best practices
Conduct and document broad base analyses and assessment Benefit Costs Analysis (BCA) / Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) to support organizational planning and development
Provide cost analysis to support budget planning, formulation, execution, justification, impact assessment, and reporting
Develop and maintain detailed, automated cost models complete with excursions for multiple programs to assist with program analysis, planning, scheduling, and execution of funds
Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in various appropriation categories and their Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) and methodologies
Assist with the development and review of Pre-Award Contract Requirement Package (CRP) documents to include: Market Research, Acquisition Plan/Strategy, Justification and Approval (J&A), Determination and Findings (D&F), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), IGE, Request for Information (RFI), Solicitation Draft
Evaluate the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money
Assist with the establishment of long range procurement objectives for requirements to be executed each fiscal year
Utilize independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-optempo and detail-oriented environment
Participate in definition of assignments, including identification of work to be done and deadlines for completion
Interpret regulations

Benefits

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!