Description

Qualis Corporation serves to expedite critical capabilities to the Services to meet Combatant Commander needs. Qualis enables the Army to experiment, evolve, and rapidly deliver technologies to address urgent needs and emerging threats, while supporting acquisition reform efforts.

Qualis is searching for an experienced Senior Cost Analyst to provide cost-estimating expertise to support Army programs to rapidly and efficiently research, develop, prototype, test, evaluate, procure, transition, and/or field critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term, and mid-term threats. The Cost Analyst is responsible for:

Developing cost estimates for prototype project(s) to support rapid fielding

Developing life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of a program

Preparing estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines

Develop and review cost analyses in Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)

Prepare 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

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

Brief and defend cost estimates to program and other Army leaderaship

Requirements

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

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

Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Desired Qualifications:

Cost analysis/estimation and support to defense acqusition program(s)

Excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Onsite/Remote: 90% Onsite

Required Travel: 10%

Security Clearance:

A active SECRET level of clearance is required at a minimum for this position.

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity