Cost Analyst

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Cost Analyst 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 - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 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, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit ***.

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities (to include but not be limited to the following): Serve as a Cost Analyst for the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), which is responsible for the rapid and efficient research, develop, prototype, test, evaluate, procure, transition, and/or field critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term and mid-term threats. The candidate will also need to be able travel up to 5% of the time. Primary responsibility will be in support of Business Management Office (BMO) which include:

• Develop cost estimates via Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)
• Preparing cost analyses of 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 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
• 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 Army and OSD cost estimating
• Multitasking in a face paced environment
• Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and work multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Army acquisition streamlining initiatives including the use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
• Proficiency in MS Office

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 3-5 years of experience in providing cost analysis
• Possess excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Must have knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Experience in DoD acquisition programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Providing cost analysis and support to defense programs
• Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with expedited/rapid acquisition efforts.
• Experience in one or more Army program offices.

Clearance:

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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