Cost Analyst, Mid at Booz Allen in Washington, DC

Job description

• As a cost analyst, you’re passionate about uncovering the story behind the numbers through diving into the root cause of a challenge, analyzing data, and developing recommendations that drive smarter decisions. We need an analyst like you to help our Navy clients solve complex problems and support program analysis and performance.
• On our team supporting Navy acquisitions, you’ll evaluate data and develop analytical approaches to support cost estimation, financial modeling, and program assessment. You’ll help shape data-driven strategies using methods such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and what-if scenario modeling, to deliver actionable insights.
• Join us. The world can’t wait.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data and develop analytical approaches to support cost estimation, financial modeling, and program assessment
• Help shape data-driven strategies using methods such as statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and what-if scenario modeling

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with cost estimating, cost analysis, or financial analysis
• Experience with data collection and cost model development
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with the application of core competencies, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and inflation or escalation
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Crystal Ball, Python, R, or AI tools
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) Certification

Skills

Required

• Cost estimating
• Cost analysis
• Financial analysis
• Data collection
• Cost model development
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs)
• Inflation or escalation
• Secret clearance

Preferred

• Microsoft Power BI
• Tableau
• Crystal Ball
• Python
• R
• AI tools
• ICEAA Certification

Benefits

• At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
• Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.