Cost Analyst Support Principle PR - 1277

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Cost Analyst Support Principle supporting the Training Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The mission of the Training Directorate is to develop, deliver, and sustain integrated training capabilities to employ war-winning airpower.

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General Function:

• Demonstrated understanding of Acquisition and Financial Management policies, procedures, regulations, and directives, including FAR, DFAR, DoD FMR 7000.14-R, AFI 65-508, AFPD 65-5, AFMAN 65-506, Operating and Support Cost Estimating Guide, and MIL-STD-881C.
• Proven experience supporting acquisition cost estimating and analysis efforts, including development of Program Office Estimates (POE), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and execution of special cost studies.
• Skilled in preparing and supporting milestone review documentation and associated cost analysis inputs.
• Experienced in reconciling cost estimates with the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) to ensure consistency and compliance with established methodologies.
• Proficient in the use of cost estimating methodologies, tools, and software applications such as parametric modeling, statistical analysis, and cost databases.
• Capable of conducting advanced quantitative analysis including linear regression, confidence interval modeling, learning curves, and other data analytics techniques.
• Ability to identify and analyze cost variances and provide thorough reporting on cost trends and deviations.
• Demonstrated experience performing Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and interpreting EVM data to inform program cost performance.
• Proficient in using automated management information systems to support analytical, fact-finding, and advisory cost functions.
• Capable of developing and documenting comprehensive life cycle cost estimates, including Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR), Business Case Analyses (BCA), Cost Benefit Analyses (CBA), and Economic Analyses (EA).
• Skilled in employing multiple cost estimation methodologies and models including cost estimating relationships (CERs), cost factors, discounting, net present value (NPV), return on investment (ROI), and break-even/payback analysis.
• Experience in preparing, updating, and reviewing a wide range of acquisition and cost-related documentation for compliance with specifications, mandatory guidance, and overall adequacy.
• Able to provide Program Objective Memoranda (POM) estimates and conduct cost analyses for alternate scenarios ("what-if" assessments).
• Participation in cost estimating teams, contributing to the full lifecycle of estimate development in accordance with AFLCMC's Standard Process for Annual Program Office Cost Estimate guide.
• Competent in cost estimate planning, data collection and analysis, formulation, review, presentation, and documentation.
• Able to produce full-spectrum cost estimates encompassing all phases of acquisition, including development, production, and Operations and Support (O&S) costs.
• Experience in capturing all applicable Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements and associated direct/indirect costs, aligned with acquisition phases defined in DoDI 5000.02.
• Capable of conducting comprehensive risk and uncertainty analysis as part of cost estimation.
• Experienced in analyzing cost proposals, providing cost realism assessments, and ensuring proposal cost reasonableness.
• Familiar with and able to utilize cost and financial systems including PRICE, SEER, ACEIT, COCOMO, Crystal Ball, CCaRs, CRIS, IDECS II, and Winsight.
• Subject matter expertise in developing cost estimates for new systems, including research, development, testing, production, and fielding of novel equipment concepts.
• Able to research and apply analogous, empirical, or derivative data from historical programs to develop credible development costs and schedules.
• Skilled in applying annual inflation indices and cost escalation factors to derive current-year cost baselines.
• Capable of adjusting cost baselines based on program risk, technical complexity, and technology readiness assessments.
• Experienced in developing current-year program cost profiles and Future Year Defense Program (FYDP) funding requirements to support POM submission cycles.
• Proficient in generating cost confidence levels and updating estimates regularly as system designs or concepts of operations mature.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD
• or Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD
• or 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret Level.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and other standard applications.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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