Cost Analyst

Summary About the Position: This position serves as a Cost Analyst, DE-0501-03 with Army Futures Command located in Redstone Arsenal, AL or Adelphi, MD. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future! Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Appointment to this position may be subject to a three year probationary/trial period. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Developing policies, procedures, and plans or result in unique products that provide tools or resources for broad application and are significant to the success of key mission programs; 2.) Skill in cost analysis and cost estimation to integrate information from various financial management systems and develop cost and budget information for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and beyond.; 3.) Functional knowledge of program life cycle acquisition management functions such as Acquisition Program Management, Contracting, Budget and Execution, Logistics, and Operation and Sustainment as it relates to cost estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-02 / GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, no substitution of experience is allowed. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a( Comptroller Career Field 11 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:- Student Loan Repayment Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.