Cost Analyst

Kalman & Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst for work on a schedule that requires some regular weekly meeting attendance in the Arlington, VA area. A career with Kalman & Company, Inc. is both rewarding and challenging. Our clients require skilled, hardworking, innovative support service providers who can meet the demands of a dynamic and fast-paced workplace. The Cost Analyst position will include, but not be limited to, the following capabilities:Lead, develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies to cost estimates.Lead, develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models.Lead efforts in collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex data.Build and defend budget requirements.Forecast future funding needs.Evaluate contracting strategy and courses of action.Conduct planning for acquisition of capabilities.Identify sustainment cost impacts of acquisition decisions.Identify interface maintenance funding requirements for all affected platforms/systems.Write both detailed technical documents and easily-understood summary materials for briefings to management at the executive and oversight levels.Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet organizational and project goals.Have a strong understanding of the Department of Navy (DoN) Acquisition process.Lead in the preparation of briefing materials and other communications packages presenting the results of analysis.Communicate and work with diverse organizations and representatives for data collection, analysis, and results presentation.Understand the customer missionAddress business challenges with creative problem solving

Required Education/Qualifications:BA/BS in Economics, Finance, or Mathematics.US Citizenship is required.2 or more years of DoD cost estimating experience Certified Cost Estimator / Analyst (CCEA) ACAT IA.Automated Information Systems and experience estimating software project cost and schedule.Cost estimating experience with large-scale IT and ERP systems within DoD.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Proficiency with uncertainty/risk software packages like Crystal Ball or SEER for IT.Ability to lead detail-oriented tasks and multi-task under minimal supervision.Possession of excellent data gathering and analytical skills.Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Education/Qualifications:An Active Secret Clearance (or higher) is preferred.