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Strategic Insight, Ltd. · 1 day ago

Cost Analyst

King George, VA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Cost Analyst to provide routine and complex programmatic and financial management support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The role involves supporting program planning, cost estimation, financial analysis, and project execution to align program requirements with business initiatives.

Management Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Track projects and develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project

Plan, conduct, and document meetings; prepare, review, and post meeting minutes

Coordinate financial planning with requesting entities and internal branches

Develop cost estimates

Work with Budget Financial Managers (BFMs) to structure financial plans

Perform ongoing financial tracking in coordination with BFMs

Support monthly project lists and Project & Technical Excellence Metrics (PTEM)

Create and brief Objective Quality Evidence (OQE)

Track Aegis in-service projects and ship installation status using Confluence

Provide program and project management support to the Aegis Baseline 9 Program Director (PD)

Track team actions and tasks using Jira throughout the development lifecycle

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reviews with IWS 1

Schedule and support Aegis Program Reviews as required

Maintain and update the Aegis Confluence Database, including

Risk summaries

Organizational charts

Collaboration meeting pages, schedules, and briefing materials

Perform additional duties as required in support of the Aegis Baseline 9 Program Manager

Qualification

Cost estimationFinancial analysisMicrosoft OfficeNavy Surface Combat SystemsIBPESNEPSProject managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Familiarity with Navy Surface Combat and Weapon Systems

Intermediate to advanced experience with IBPES and NEPS (active accounts preferred)

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to work effectively with NSWC Dahlgren Division personnel, DoD staff, consultants, and government stakeholders at all levels

Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment; ability to work independently or within a team

Ability to handle sensitive and classified information

Experience working with NMCI systems

Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills

High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical rigor

Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and proactive with timely progress updates

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution in mathematics, business, economics, science, engineering, or a related cost-estimating field

Five (5) years of experience in cost estimation and analysis OR Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MEM, or related) plus three (3) years of relevant experience

Working knowledge of cost estimating principles

Demonstrated ability to develop cost estimates independently and collaboratively