ECS seeks a Basic Cost Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency in Dahlgren, VA.
The successful candidate will:
- 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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- BA/BS in Related Field from an accredited institution.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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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.
