Senior Cost Analyst
Company: MDW Associates
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
MDW Associates is currently seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to
support the Integrated Personnel and Pay System Army (IPPS-A) in
Arlington, Virginia.The US Army is implementing a PeopleSoft
enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to integrate the
capabilities of multiple legacy personnel and payroll systems into
a single personnel and payroll platform. As a result, IPPS-A will
provide a centralized resource for Soldiers, Leaders, and HR
Professionals to better manage personnel and pay information.
IPPS-A will be the largest integrated personnel and pay system in
the world!Responsibilities for this position include:Performing
complex cost and financial modeling to develop program and project
cost estimates, cost models, conduct cost, schedule, and risk
analyses EV analysis, What-if analyses, and preparing program
cost/schedule inputs for program acquisition reportsDeveloping and
maintaining the POE based on the program life-cycle cost estimates
for planning, development, procurement, deployment, and sustainment
of enterprise and HR information systemEditing, modifying,
reviewing and assessing cost estimates for accuracy, clarity,
reasonableness, and realismParticipating in the development of cost
controls, cost reduction strategies, procedures and forecasting
techniques to evaluate effectiveness of managed information
servicesParticipating in complex cost studies including operational
studies, benefit assessment, and post- implementation
analysisEnsuring compliance with government requirements, standards
and mandatesRequired Skills & Experience:Leading and managing cost
estimating teams, performing as a Senior Cost Management Lead
and/or Cost Estimating Team LeadCost estimating methodologies,
including learning curve, data collection techniques, data
validation, normalization techniques, CERs, risk analyses,
estimating phasing, EVM, and have a working knowledge of the agile
cost-estimating conceptBasis of cost estimates, Alternative of
Analyses, Business Case Analyses, EA, net present value analyses,
return on investment analyses, acquisition management support, and
cost benefit analysesSound oral and written communications
skillsCommunicating with various levels of personnelDesired Skills
& Experience:Microsoft Office Project and cost modeling tools,
including ACEIT and one of the following: Crystal SLIM, SEER
estimating suite, or PRICEEducation Requirement/Required Years of
Experience:Bachelor's Degree or higher in Economics, Operations
Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Computer
Science, or Information Systems and a minimum of 10 years'
experience of direct Cost Estimating/Cost Modeling experience; An
additional 6+ years' experience may be substituted in lieu of
degreeA minimum of three years' experience supporting Systems
Acquisition as defined in DoD Instruction 5000.75Clearance
Requirements:Candidates for this position must currently have an
Active US DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)Company
DescriptionIncorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business
headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Huntsville, AL. We
provide Federal government clients with consulting, management
services, advisory and assistance services, decision support,
strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task
execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients
more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional
analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.Our
core capabilities include:Strategic PlanningCost EstimatingBudget
Programming and JustificationBudget ExecutionAcquisition
ManagementFinancial Systems Support & IntegrationMDW Associates,
LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race,
religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or
physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis
unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ
talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our
applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as
required by Federal law.Additional InformationWe offer a
competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for
our employees, including but not limited to:HealthDentalVisionGroup
Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term
DisabilityRetirement/401(k)Flexible Leave PolicyAll information
will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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