Program Analyst, Cost

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Program Analyst, Cost to join our team at APG, MD in support of our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A).

Duties:

• Performs weapons system cost estimating, analysis and research in problem areas of very extensive scope and complexity. 
• Performs cost analysis to create products used for program decision making, reporting, and to secure funding.
• Aligns cost element breakdowns and perform base year and then year cost forecasts.
• Supports system engineering, program management, risk management, and process-based methodology with life cycle cost analysis, metrics management, cost benefit analysis, and acquisition.
• Supports the Army’s Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process with analytical assessments, analysis, and development of key documentation to support annual budget execution activities and milestone decision reviews.
• Supports reporting to Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (DASA-CE).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Army systems or acquisition program support experience associated with cost estimating and analysis.
• Familiar with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software and knowledgeable of Army Cost Estimating standards.    
• Five (5) years of direct experience with verbal and written communication to include presentations and/or briefings to product managers, division chiefs or equivalent grade required.  

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree preferred in Business, Accounting, or related field.  
• At least ten (10) years’ experience managing government programs is required.
• An additional four (4) years of experience may substitute for a degree. 

Travel: 

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment: 

This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.  

Physical Demands: 

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• 401(k) Matching   
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities 
• Additional Benefits

 Estimated Salary Range: $160k - $180k, annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female