Cost Analyst, Mid-level - FAA

Position: Cost Analyst, Mid-level - FAA Function: Cost Analysis Location: Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC (Required to come in-office as needed for client and/or integrator collaboration and meetings) Remote Work Option: Yes Salary Range: $80- $150k Security Requirements Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements. Culture Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders, and our people. Values and Expectations The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role. In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude. Job Summary This position will cost estimation/analysis, software estimation/analysis, cost-benefit analysis, operations research, and/or technical analysis for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Years of Relevant Experience The position requires 4-7+ equivalent years of experience in cost estimation/analysis, finance, engineering, cost estimation, cost-benefit analysis, operations research, and/or technical analysis. Specific experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the Department of Defense (DoD) is desired. Essential Job Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Individual will perform cost analyst duties, responsible for overall development, evaluation, and quality assurance of cost estimates, including ad-hoc special studies, in support of investment decisions for information technology systems. • Individual will perform cost analysis for program baselines, budget and life cycle cost estimates, feasibility studies and sensitivity analyses, acquisition/contract evaluation and contract solicitation support, and cost performance monitoring and analysis. • Individual will provide analytical solutions, including development of program life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs), evaluation/review of LCCEs, economic analysis such as Net Present Value (NPV), Return on Investment (ROI), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and other business case documentation for a wide range of investment analysis tasks. • Work will include data collection, data normalization, life cycle cost analysis, cost model development, cost risk analysis, earned value analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and other technical analyses as needed. • Individual may be responsible for model and simulation development to provide quantitative analyses, cost-benefit and economic analyses to support the Federal Aviation Administration Program Acquisition and Operational Systems Evaluation. • Individuals will be required to contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Math, Operations Research, or Finance. Master’s degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience. Skills Requirements • Proficiency in use of cost estimating and risk tools such as Crystal Ball, ACEIT, SEER-SEM, and/or @RISK. • Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A) designation from the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICCEA) • High level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and other MS Office Products. • Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Travel Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company EEO Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law. 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