Job Title: Junior Cost Analyst

Location : Huntsville, AL

This position is contingent upon award.

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Junior Cost Analyst! Canvas, Inc. provides services to a diverse group of customers in the areas of Test and Evaluation, Engineering Services, Program & Acquisition Management, and Product Integration. In this role, you will be supporting the Assured Airspace Access Systems (A3S) Product Office. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Duties:

• Develop cost-estimating models from data collected on programs managed by the PM A3S.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives, in the form of briefings and reports documenting the results of the analysis of system costs.
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program.
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models.
• Create or update model formats to include EXCEL spreadsheets or ACEIT cost estimating software that provide a base for the estimating equations and phased reports.
• Respond to cost reporting tasking requests.

Required Experience & Skills:

• DoD Program Office experience
• Demonstrated experience in Cost Analysis, Estimating, Financial Management, and Data Analytics
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (experience may be substituted for education with government approval)
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Minimum knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products and SharePoint. Additionally, preferred knowledge in Project Recon, Windchill and other applicable applications/processes used in Acquisition Management
• Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) highly desired

Clearance Level : Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas, Inc. connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas, Inc.

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas, Inc has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.canvas-inc.com/careers. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Canvas, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at (256) 489-2988 or talent@canvas-inc.com.

For further information on Canvas Inc, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.canvas-inc.com.

If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.