Cost Analyst

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company. We are a consecutive four-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Gold Award and recently earned the distinction as a Best Place for Working Parents®. Named the #1 fastest-growing company in Alabama in 2021, KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space and civil space. Our team has expertise in Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering & Integration, Model & Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering.

KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', describes us as individuals and as a company. We are allies to our customers and to each other - trust and integrity are critical in all we do. We put our people first, we are driven by the important national-priority missions we support, and we are dedicated to giving back to our community. Team members have a voice in how profit is used in the community; they have donated over $340,000 in the last 5 years to their favorite charities through our KODA Cares program. We offer highly competitive compensation, a superb benefits package, and a commitment to the professional growth of our team members. Join our people-first company dedicated to solving complex problems on programs and systems of national importance. Learn more at www.kodatech.com.

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is searching for an experienced Cost Analyst to provide cost-estimating support for the RCCTO Business Management Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 the program based on direction and funding adjustments

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5 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
• Proficient with ACEIT
• Familiarity with the Army Acquisition Process
• Knowledge and skill in the application of policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of costing
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Desired Experience and Skills:

• 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

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret Clearance

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.