Cost Analyst
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
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.
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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