Entry Level Program Cost Analyst

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Existing Clearance Not Required!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PM ASE Business Division Program and Planning
Analyst to provide cost estimating and program support. As a Program/Cost Analyst within Program
Manager Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) you will collect and analyze data to develop written
presentations that encompass complex program analyses with a high degree of quality and accuracy.
This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity to build a career in defense acquisition, program
planning, and federal budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Program Budgeting & Justification: Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Army Program Budget

Briefings (APBB) to provide decision-makers with data necessary to justify and shape funding
requests.

• Briefing Development: Develop Procurement (P-Forms), Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

(R-Forms), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings.

• Information Management: Gather cross-functional responses to both external and internal Requests

for Information (RFIs).

• Presentations: Develop comprehensive presentations and communicate complex program data

effectively to leadership.

• Cost Estimation (Foreign Military Sales):
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Develop detailed cost estimates for projected FMS cases in support of forthcoming contract

actions.

• Database Management: Obtain cost data to establish and maintain a credible, structured cost

database.

• Documentation: Review and integrate vital information for Cost Analysis Requirements Documents

(CARDs).

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interface directly with the Government Program Manager

to support all tasks, subtasks, and strategic program direction.

Education / Experience / Skills Required

• Quantitative math-based bachelor’s degree in fields such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics,

Statistics, Operations Research or related disciplines.

• Must qualify to be granted a Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and

work effectively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include the ability to produce graphs and tables, pivot

tables, use spreadsheets efficiently, and perform calculations.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint to design reports

and present findings.

• Candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated, able to multi-task and possess excellent

interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree is preferred.