Cost Analyst

Company: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

MTSI is looking for a Cost Analyt to sit in Huntsville, AL. Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work? * Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
* Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
* 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
* Great Benefits:
* 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
* Flexible schedules
* 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
* Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
* Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
* Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
* Other company funded benefits
* Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan * Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993 For additional company information, please visit: Responsibilities: MTSI is searching for an experienced Cost Analyst to provide cost-estimating support for the RCCTO Business Management Office. The Cost Analyst is responsible for: * Develop and review cost analyses in Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)
* Preparing estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
* Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
* Provide support for defending cost estimating methodologies
* Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program
* Support contract cost estimating financial activities and processing reconciliations
* Routinely provide detailed financial reports and documentation
* Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
* Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) to support program management needs
* Evaluate impacts on program based on direction and funding adjustments Qualifications: Required Skills: * Active Secret level security clearance
* Proficient with ACEIT
* Familiarity with Army Acquisition Process
* Knowledge and skill in the application of policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of costing
* Multitasking in a face paced environment Required Experience: * Bachelor's degree in related field
* 5-10 years of relevant experience providing cost analysis
* Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
* Experience preparing IGCEs
* Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
* Must have a thorough knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Desired Qualifications: * Providing cost analysis and support to defense programs
* Possess excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills #LI-AS1

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