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Cost Investigation Analyst

Markon
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

Description

Markon is seeking a Cost Analyst to support our Intelligence Customer by being part of a team of subject matter experts with deep expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and cost recovery transformations.  A successful candidate will bring expertise in workflow design, business case development, and data visualization, leveraging standardized Activity Based Costing workflows and automated tools to build and maintain reliable cost recovery models.  

Responsibilities

  • Develop products and services, pricing, process mapping, system flows, and stakeholder communications that articulate the information
  • Develop senior level status briefings for mission partners and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders to ensure requirements are met and included in their planning
  • Proofreading large amounts of data to ensure system requirements are written correctly
  • Balance multiple tasks of various complexity and effectively communicate with stakeholders and management to anticipate future needs
  • Develop processes, strategy, and governance around standardized cost recovery models
  • Assist in maintaining cost recovery models for mission partners
  • Prepare and deliver easy-to-understand briefings regarding various cost models (i.e, Activity Based Costing, Fee-for Service) transition activities for management

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI w/ FSP
  • 13 years of relevant work experience
  • Degree in Business, Finance, or similar
  • Experience managing complex projects
  • Experience implementing and managing business operations, strategic initiative, or improvement projects
  • Experience developing and maintaining cost recovery models (e.g. Activity Based Costing, Fee-for-Service)
  • Ability to model costs using Excel or other tools
  • Ability to provide guidance and direction at the project level
  • Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis
  • Understanding of accounting principles
  • Understanding of cost structures.

Salary Range

USD $170,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Salary : $170,000 - $190,000

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