S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

S³, Inc. is seeking a Knowledge Management Specialist to join our dynamic team at the SHIELD Project Office under PEO Missiles and Space. The duty location is Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Military experience is a plus. This is not a teleworking position.

Description:

The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for the assigned program ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of results with regard to cost and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the calculation and forecasting of the future costs of systems, projects/programs, resources, to support independent studies, funding decisions, and various management reviews (e.g., milestone reviews, budget reviews).
• Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT. Perform the planning and development of controls and provide expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance regarding the development and implementation of resource allocations and plans in order to defend budget activities.
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations by applying expert knowledge of a broad range of cost analysis strategies to include mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic analysis.
• Coordinate with the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space and Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office on Program Office Estimates, APBs, and other milestone review documentation.
• Create documents and briefing charts that communicate the current status and forecast on the program with regard to cost. Receive and analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to the Product Manager based on analysis.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews and regularly scheduled EVM events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and conducting independent cost analysis for programs or projects, ensuring technical appropriateness and accuracy of results.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform calculations and forecast future costs of systems, projects, and programs. Experience in lifecycle cost estimation and budgeting.
• Secret or higher DoD security clearance or have the ability to obtain a clearance.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently or under only general direction.

Systems Studies and Simulation, 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, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.