Cost Analyst - Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT)

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Budget and Cost Analyst with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software experience to support an Army Project Manager (PM) at Ft Belvoir VA. The Cost Analyst will provide support in the areas of cost analysis and project management support, to include life cycle cost analysis, program financial planning, cost estimate model development, and cost policy application. Active Secret clearance is required to start.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Program Office Estimates (POEs) using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software

• Provide budget exhibits and planning documents, program & schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to Program/Product Directors and integrated product teams

• Provide price analysis of vendor proposal submissions, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs, and general review of the vendor's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to aid in contract negotiations.

• Prepare Program Office Estimates (POE), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analysis (CCA), Business Case Analysis (BCA), and Affordability Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)

• Coordinate with multiple teams (Business Management Office, technical representatives, and stakeholders) on funding actions, contract actions, acquisition requirement packages, and overall acquisition plans

• Provide quick turn what-if analysis based on varying fielding rates by utilizing the POE to assist G8 with budget development

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3-7 years of experience

• MUST have Experience with ACEIT

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Familiarization with the budget processes (e.g. budget cycles, terminology, fiscal law)

• Prior experience estimating costs for Army or DoD programs

Desired:

• Master’s degree in business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics

• Prior experience estimating costs for Army or DoD programs ACAT III and above

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: