Program Cost Analyst

Program Cost Analyst

The Opportunity:

Do you want to use your financial and analytical expertise to help support the U.S. Navy? When it comes to considering the cost of building, sustaining, and modernizing critical systems, there is more to consider than just the cost for parts and labor. That's why we need a strong analyst like you who can apply critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to support decision-making and effective program management.

On our team supporting Navy acquisitions, you will review complex financial and cost data, develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and financial models, and analyze and track funding, spend plans, and budget inputs. You’ll develop program briefs and acquisition documentation, track contract information, and support program planning processes. You’ll also build data dashboards, conduct program analyses, and participate in a variety of programmatic and stakeholder meetings. This position is located in Washington, DC.

What You'll Work On:

• Build, manage, and improve complex cost and financial models, including IGCEs, and other data and ad hoc models for decision-making.
• Support annual task planning, providing in-depth financial and program analysis, allocation analysis, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Analyze spend plans, and funding and budget inputs, develop program briefs and acquisition documentation, perform analyses, track funding, and participate in a variety of programmatic meetings.
• Provide support during POM and budget cycles, including funding profiles, issue justification, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop planning models to analyze program health, schedule impacts, and formulate options to best fulfill project requirements.
• Contribute to effective analysis and management of incoming and outgoing action items assigned from meetings, telecoms, or emails.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:   

• 2+ years of experience with cost analysis or financial analysis
• 1+ years of experience with Power BI
• Experience supporting annual task planning, spend plan development, and budget analysis
• Experience with data collection and analysis, Excel model development, and using complex logic-based formulas
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Navy systems such as NEPS, COBRA, ERP, and EDW
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or Economics

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience supporting a U.S. Navy or DoD Program Management Office
• Experience assisting with budget execution and financial tracking for acquisition programs
• Experience working on a team in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Experience with advanced analytics and data visualization such as Python and Microsoft Power BI
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent analytical, problem-solving, research, detail-oriented, and organizational skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.