Type: Full-Time

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Description:

HTS is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to provide cost-estimating support to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO)which serves to expedite critical capabilities to the field to meet Combatant Commanders' needs. The RCCTO enables the Army to experiment, evolve, and deliver technologies in real time to address both urgent and emerging threats, while supporting acquisition reform efforts.

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

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

Onsite/Remote: 100% Onsite

Required Travel: 10%

Clearance:

· Applicants selected will be subject to a validation of their government security clearance and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Secret level of clearance is required at a minimum for this position.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Hill Technical Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@htsi-al.com and/or phone number 256-970-1258 to contact us about your interest in employment with Hill Technical Solutions, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected be federal, state, or local law. Hill Technical Solutions, Inc. participates in E- Verify.