Cost Analyst

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -022026-105363

Date Posted: 04/05/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/4bnqDs


Description:

Onsite in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

 

Our client seeks a Cost Analyst to develop and evaluate lifecycle cost estimates and program office estimates for Army programs using ACEIT. The role will build IGCEs with subject matter experts, assess cost impacts from development through production, and prepare analyses that meet Army and DoD review standards. The position will mentor junior staff, coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative, and serve as a technical resource. The work will support rigorous reviews and informed decision-making across the program lifecycle.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Secret clearance.This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Perform cost analysis assignments supporting lifecycle cost estimates and program office estimates.
  • Develop and evaluate cost assessments and positions for development, demonstration, and production approaches.
  • Assess impacts on systems and program costs, including prototype system analyses.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop independent Government cost estimates that meet Army and DoD review standards.
  • Serve as working leader to junior personnel and provide technical guidance.
  • Review and mentor lower-grade employees’ work for quality and accuracy.
  • Coordinate work efforts with the Contracting Officer Representative.

Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum six years preparing and updating cost estimates using ACEIT.
  • Experience supporting a DoD PEO, O6 Project Manager, or O5 Product Manager.
  • Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with DoD 5000.02 (preferred).

Education Requirements:
  • BA or BS in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance.

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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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