HunaTek is seeking a highly motivated, performance driven individual to work closely with our Government client in the Northern Virginia area. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills.
Essential Job Functions:
The Cost Analyst position will include, but not be limited to, the following capabilities:
Support program office and lifecycle cost estimate activities.
Assist, develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for estimating program costs.
Develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models.
Support 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.
Assist in solution delivery to a baselined schedule.
Provide a basis and supporting materials for briefings to management at the executive and oversight levels for all affected program/project funding requirements.
Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet organizational and project goals.
Assist 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.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
US Citizenship is required.
Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to lead detail-oriented tasks and multi-task under minimal supervision.
Ability to present analytical results to senior leaders/stakeholders.
Ability to manage and work with large data sets.
Possession of excellent data gathering and analytical skills.
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or business).
Zero to two years' experience in cost estimating or budget/financial management experience.
About Us:
At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.
Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.
Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
401(K) with safe harbor contribution
Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
Tuition and career development assistance
A selection of voluntary benefits
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ADA: HunaTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
EEO/AA: HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.