The Opportunity:
The candidate will assist the Cost Estimating and Earned Value Management Teams in developing, updating, administering, and performing cost analysis and estimating products for development, production and sustainment activities for the program. The candidate will provide Cost Analysis support including:
- Contractor Software Data Reporting Services
- Cost and Affordability Modeling Support
- Data Collection and Analysis Support
- Contract Negotiation Support
- Budget Submission Support
- Program Review Meeting Support
This work will be done on-site along with a team of analysts.
Career Stage: Associate
Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City)
Period of Performance: One base year with two, 1-year options
Pay: $88,000 to $104,000 annually
Reference ID: O-015679.04
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About You: You have 3 to 5 years of experience with Cost Estimating and Government Financial Management. years of experience
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other related field
- Experience with cost estimating software
- Experience working on cost estimation project for aerospace manufacturing in both development and sustainment preferred
- Ability to work as a team with the financial, engineering, EVMS, and program management staff
- Data management skills are highly relevant (Microsoft Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.)
- Ability to gain a DoD Secret security clearance
You are relentless in solving problems, work well in teams, and enjoy a challenge. You are a citizen of the country where the opportunity is located or have to right to work in that country, and have completed the appropriate level of education in a relevant field. You are looking for adventure! SMA is an Equal Opportunity/ Action employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To join as an Associate, SMA will require proof of your legal ability to work in the United States and conduct a background check and drug test. For opportunities abroad, proof of work permit or other legal ability to work in that country is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Schedule:
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, VA 22202 (Required)
Work Location: In person