Cost Analyst

Canvas Inc.•Huntsville, AL

3d•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. Contingent upon award Duties: • Develop cost-estimating models from data collected on programs managed by the PdM A3S. • Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives, in the form of briefings and reports documenting the results of the analysis of system costs. • Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, alternative design, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals. • Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program. • Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models. • Create or update model formats to include EXCEL spreadsheets or ACEIT cost estimating software that provide a base for the estimating equations and phased reports. • Respond to cost reporting tasking requests.

Requirements

High School diploma with 11 years of relevant work experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience
PEO Acquisition experience
Life Cycle Cost Estimate experience (LCCE)
ACEIT experience

Responsibilities

Develop cost-estimating models from data collected on programs managed by the PdM A3S.
Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives, in the form of briefings and reports documenting the results of the analysis of system costs.
Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, alternative design, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals.
Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program.
Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models.
Create or update model formats to include EXCEL spreadsheets or ACEIT cost estimating software that provide a base for the estimating equations and phased reports.
Respond to cost reporting tasking requests.

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!