Cost Analyst - Junior

Sev1Tech is looking for a Cost Analyst (Junior) to play a role on a very large program involving network, cybersecurity, and cloud operations and engineering support services to a government customer with a significant mission for security and public safety.  The contract will encompass a wide range of tasks including but not limited to: Program Management; Monitoring, Analysis and Incident Response; Tier 3 Engineering and O&M; Field Engineering technical support; and Cloud operations.

The Junior Cost Analyst we’re looking for will support maintaining a cost model for the customer OCIO, developing and improving charge-back analyses, and designing and developing dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in weekly cost model and budget meetings, managing and assigning tasks and coordinating weekly project reports
• Assist in making improvements and regular updates to the cost model produced for the customer
• Supporting detailed risk and uncertainty analysis, presenting risk-adjusted cost projections using Crystal Ball risk analysis software
• Update data inputs to include the latest requirement and spend plan data from CFIT and other sources
• Work with more senior staff in applying data automations to improve the speed and frequency of updates to cost model pulls from CFIT spend and collection data
• Support development and improvements of detailed charge-back analyses for tenant applications receiving NOSC services, including tenant-facing input calculators used to calculate costs for future tenants
• Assist in identifying key technical requirements that drive a tenant’s cost of usage, considering distinctions between core and add-on functionality and levels of service
• Support implementing customizations to provide customer-facing charge-back dashboards
• Support improvements to existing data collection, data management and analysis capabilities, from collection and storage through data visualization using a commercial visualization tool

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related subject
• At least two (2) years of experience in the federal IT services industry
• Strong data analysis capabilities
• Some experience using statistical analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to elicit reporting requirements from customers
• Experience working with more senior program leadership to develop budgets
• Experience supporting budget forecasts
• Experience working side-by-side with integrated project teams
• Support development of initial planning documents, program & schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to program/Product Directors and integrated product teams
• Provides support during review of contractor proposal submittals, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs and general review of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Experience supporting development of life cycle cost estimates
• Experience supporting cost benefit analysis
• Experience in use of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and other tools used for cost management and analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Clearance Requirement: Public Trust clearance or higher; Public Trust clearance with Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) or Customs & Border Protection (CBP) preferred

• DHS experience

Welcome to Sev1Tech! Founded in 2010, we are proud to be a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, and program management solutions. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional program and IT support services that empower critical missions for both Federal and Commercial clients.

At Sev1Tech, our mission is clear: Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country. We believe that through innovation and dedication, we can make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

Join the Sev1Tech family, where your potential for greatness is limitless! Here, you will not only achieve remarkable accomplishments but also enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career progression. We invite you to explore opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

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