Consultant - Cost Analyst

Job Description: 

We are seeking a skilled Cost Analyst to provide expert cost analysis services in support of the Product Manager Biometrics (PdM Biometrics) mission. This role involves developing life cycle cost estimates, conducting cost/benefit analyses, and providing comprehensive cost analysis support to ensure successful program planning, budgeting, and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Cost Analysis and Estimation:
  • Develop and maintain cost estimating models, including life cycle cost, return on investment (ROI), and cost/benefit analysis.
  • Conduct reviews of cost estimates submitted by systems integrators and support cost-estimating drills.
  • Create rough-orders-of-magnitude (ROM) estimates for various cost requirements/questions and defend cost positions to senior leadership.
  • Assist in the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to support contracting and procurement actions.
• Application of Cost Estimating Expertise:
  • Apply knowledge of the requirements generation process, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and acquisition policy documents.
  • Address current issues in systems acquisition management, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Life Cycle Cost Estimation and Tools:
  • Develop life cycle cost estimates using the Automatic Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACE-IT) model in accordance with Army policy and DASA-CE guidance.
  • Document facts and assumptions used in cost analysis and produce Cost Analysis and Requirements Documents (CARDs).
  • Perform cost/benefit and sensitivity analyses to evaluate alternative courses of action.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Prepare detailed cost analysis documents and briefings for senior government leadership.
  • Maintain transparency and traceability in all cost analysis activities by documenting methodologies and key assumptions.

Required Skills: 

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Proficiency in cost estimation methodologies and tools.
• Ability to create clear, concise documentation and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have Skills: 

• DAWIA Practitioner Level Certification in Program Management, or Professional Level Certification in Contracting.
• Knowledge of DASA-CE guidance and Army cost estimation policies.
• Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Familiarity with the Automatic Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACE-IT).
• Experience with developing and defending ROM estimates, IGCEs, and life cycle cost estimates.
• Understanding of Army acquisition policy and processes.

Clearance Requirement:

• Secret

Education and Experience:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in cost analysis/ estimation.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline such as finance, mathematics, business discipline.

Travel Requirement:

• possible

Dynamo is a full lifecycle digital transformation company providing best-in-class technology and mission support services to our clients. An SBA 8(a) Program participant, Dynamo maintains SBA 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program Joint Ventures, providing us significant scale and further deepening our capabilities. Dynamo’s mission is to lead the digital transformation industry and provide best-in-class solutions for our clients with a truly human touch. ​

We leverage industry leading practices to empower our clients, ultimately providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and information required to successfully achieve their strategic goals, while optimizing their operations. ​

Through our partnerships, boldness, and authenticity, Dynamo goes against the grain of a traditional government contracting company by providing top-caliber team members, delivering quality results, and always exceeding expectations.

Dynamo Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.