Cost Analyst

MTSI is looking for a Cost Analyt to sit in Huntsville, AL.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.


• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.


• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.


• Great Benefits:
  
  
  
  • 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
  
  • Flexible schedules
  
  
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
  
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
  
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
  
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
  
  • Other company funded benefits
  
  
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  
  


• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

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