Cost Analyst, Lead

Cost Analyst, Lead

The Opportunity:

As a cost analyst on our team, you will review and analyze complex financial and cost data, create cost models, perform various cost-informed analyses, and communicate the results to program and project leadership. You won’t go at it alone, you will work as part of a cross-functional team with clients to translate program requirements into cost estimates by using your knowledge and skills to gather relevant data, document assumptions, and create parametric estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). You’ll work with peers to develop cost risk analyses using Monte Carlo simulation software and joint cost and schedule confidence level (JCL) models, and employ your strong analytical skills to provide meaningful insight into the data.

In this role, you’ll also be able to share your passion for finance, data, analytics, and statistics to employ mathematical techniques, statistical methods, engineering methods, and scripting languages to develop new and novel approaches for estimating cost. If you are ready for an opportunity to apply and grow your data analysis and client-service skills, then there is a place for you at Booz Allen.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 15+ years of experience performing cost or financial estimation or analysis
• Experience applying statistical techniques or analysis to forecast future costs for informing programmatic decisions
• Experience using complex logic-based formulas in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using cost estimating software or tools 
• Experience developing cost estimate documentation such as basis of estimates
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• 20+ years of experience working in a professional environment
• Experience working on a team in a multi-disciplinary collaborative environment
• Experience communicating the results of analysis for clients in verbal and written formats, including presentations
• Experience collecting, normalizing, and analyzing historical cost data for hardware and software, and leveraging this data to develop cost estimating relationships
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation software and JCL software, including JACS or Primavera Risk Analysis, and Parametric Cost Estimating Tools, including TruePlanning, SEER, and Project Cost Estimating Capability
• Experience with space organizations or the DoD
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and balance time across impactful workstream activities
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• PCEA, CCEA, or PMP Certification

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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.