Cost Analyst Lead

Blue Rose is seeking a Cost Analyst Lead to support our work with a federal client in Washington, DC. This is a Hybrid role and is open to U.S. Citizens ONLY. 

Successful candidates will have an existing Secret Clearance.

In this role you will:

• Support the Department of State IT Governance Support Services Bureau of Consular Affairs
• Support the decision-making framework for addressing several enterprise-level initiatives within CA/CST and ensuring that all work activities are performed in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest quality of performance
• Develop and implement methodology/tools for Cost Estimation
• Provide support for the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) for new contracts
• Provide estimation in support of Lean Business Case for major initiatives/Solution Epics and efforts requiring cost estimates
• Provide general cost estimation support for CST Divisions as needed
• Perform independent assessments of price/cost quotes/proposals based on historical metrics data, and industry trends
• As needed, conduct a yearly benefit-cost analysis of all CST COTS products, including CST COTS tools (as specified by CST) to ensure that the continued investment in these products is in the best interest of the Government in meeting mission requirements.
• Conduct an analysis of each CST COTS product for technical impact and price impact.
• Follow Department of State 5 FAH-5 H-620 Benefit-Cost Analysis Process for this effort
• Support budget formulation efforts as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have:

• 5+ years of related professional experience
• Experience in benefit-cost analysis and cost estimating
• Strong quantitative and analytical competencies
• Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through to project completion

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, finance, economics, math, engineering, or operations research)