Basic Cost Analyst

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Dahlgren, VA
In-Office
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Support cost estimating and analysis for the Missile Defense Agency, producing analytic products, cost models, sensitivity/risk analyses, CPR/CSDR integration, budget formulation, and AoA/business case studies under general supervision.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
ECS seeks a Basic Cost Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency in Dahlgren, VA
 
The successful candidate will:
  • Work primarily remote, with on-site support required 3–6 times per month or as requested by the customer to maintain strong face-to-face engagement and awareness of day-to-day operations.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors on assigned projects and activities.
  • Deliver high-quality analytical products with a strong emphasis on accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the organization while strengthening core analytical skills.
  • Assist with cost estimating and cost analysis efforts under general supervision.
  • Support sensitivity, risk, and uncertainty analysis activities.
  • Follow established procedures and coordinate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Apply foundational analytical and statistical techniques to solve routine cost analysis challenges.
 
You will also be asked to:
  • Prepare and provide Analyses of Alternatives, Business Case Analyses, and mid-term and far-term architecture planning studies.
  • Analyze Contract Performance Reports (CPRs) and Cost and Software Data Reports (CSDRs) formerly CCDRs and incorporate data into cost estimates.
  • Develop Cost Models and articulate results both in written form and verbally.
  • Conduct Cost Research Studies.
  • Conduct budget analysis and budget formulation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
  • BA/BS in Related Field from an accredited institution.
  • Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Top Skills

Excel
PowerPoint
Word
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The Company
HQ: Fairfax, VA
2,129 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries.

ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies.

Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.

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