Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

For more information about Applied Technologies Group, please visit our website at https://atg-contracting.com/.

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a Cost Analyst, supporting ACMC, the Aerial Communications and Mission Command team.

The Location: Huntsville, AL

The Work Environment: On-Site.

Requires the employee to work on-site at the government program office. The employee may be required to walk short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

The Description:

Candidate will accomplish requirements in support of a product manager to include performing programmatic support to Product Manager's Cost Analyst Team by preparing or reviewing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs. Ideal candidates have recent and relevant experience gained from military/civilian service and are adept at briefing mid and senior staff personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with headquarters, technical, logistics, business, operations, and program teams within the Product Management Office to ensure the requirement is fully understood prior to developing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) to support complex / multifaceted mission requirements, and to assist contracting as required to determine reasonableness of cost and assist with contract negotiations.
• Coordinate cost activities with other Project/Product Offices, other government agencies, and contractors to promote information exchange.
• Execute DoD cost estimating and analytical models to provide input and recommendations for design to cost, analysis of alternatives, independent cost analysis, cost reduction opportunities, technical and cost risk evaluation, and budget preparation for products and programs.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to the functional elements in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives.
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and senior staff regarding prime contractor submitted cost and performance reports.
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models.
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals.
• Calculate risk of trade off analysis and other studies.
• Provide programmatic support for the formulation, development and assessment of program and project schedules.
• Demonstrate proficiency with DoD Directive 5000 series, Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and industry business best practices.
• Conduct and document broad base analyses and assessment Benefit Costs Analysis (BCA) / Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) to support organizational planning and development.
• Provide cost analysis to support budget planning, formulation, execution, justification, impact assessment, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain detailed, automated cost models complete with excursions for multiple programs to assist with program analysis, planning, scheduling, and execution of funds.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in various appropriation categories and their Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) and methodologies.
• Assist with the development and review of Pre-Award Contract Requirement Package (CRP) documents to include Market Research, Acquisition Plan/Strategy, Justification and Approval (J&A), Determination and Findings (D&F), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), IGE, Request for Information (RFI), Solicitation Draft.
• Evaluate the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&A and cost of money.
• Assist with the establishment of long-range procurement objectives for requirements to be executed each fiscal year.
• Utilize independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-optempo and detail-oriented test environment.
• Participate in definition of assignments, including identification of work to be done and deadlines for completion.
• Interpret regulations.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance, required.
• Master's Degree with at least one (1) year of related experience.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSITIUTIONS:
    • Bachelor's Degree with at least two (2) years of related experience.
    • High School Diploma/GED with five (5) years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Headquarters Staff experience or similar DoD Program/Project Offices.
• Knowledge of the DoD Acquisition process and procurement regulations.
• Collection and analysis of information to assess cost, schedule, and performance associated with risk identification and risk management activities.
• Experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).

Travel:

• On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at (240) 718-3800 or email us at hr@ampierce.com.

If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to careers@ampierce.com or submit an application online at AM Pierce & Associates Careers or Applied Technologies Group Careers.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, verifies employment eligibility through E-Verify.

This is a non-management position.