Cost Analyst / Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA)

Thompson Gray - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cost Analyst / Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) position at Thompson Gray involves supporting the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) with a focus on cost analysis and estimating. The role requires a strong analytical background and the ability to develop and maintain various cost estimates and documentation, while also providing analytical support for program controls and financial execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), Contract Proposal documentation, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Support the development of Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD).
• Evaluate contractor cost data including Earned Value and Cost Performance Reports.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly analysis on cost-related CDRLSs submitted to industry partners.
• Provide analytical support for various program controls and reporting.
• Provide input to financial execution and budget-related actions as needed.
• Defend cost estimating methodologies to DASA-CE and other organizations or industry partners.

Requirements

• Must have 7 years of experience in cost analysis/estimating.
• 24 semester hours of quantitative course work (math, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) including 3 hours of college-level calculus.
• Proficient in cost estimating software (ACEIT, PRICE TruePlanning, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms.
• Experience in an ACAT 1 or ACAT 1e level cost analysis/estimating.
• Knowledge of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathways.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and best practices pertaining to cost estimating.
• Familiar with Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) background.
• Familiar with Work Breakdown (WBS) development with MIL-STD-881.
• Experience with proposal analysis and preparing cost-related CDRLs.