Cost Analyst Subject Matter Expert (3039)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)

　　Huntsville, AL

　　SMX has an opportunity for a Cost Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Huntsville, AL providing on-site support to the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Project Office, a U.S. Army ACAT I Project Management Office.

　　The Cost Analyst SME will be focused on providing updates to the current cost position and government estimate as well as supporting analysis of submissions by vendors. The ideal candidate must be proactive and have the demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment or proactively as an individual focused on mission execution.

　　As the Cost Analyst SME, you will provide input and recommendations for cost estimating and budget activities, inclusive of all program life cycle phases IAW applicable DoD Directives, Army regulations, and policies.

　　The following cost estimating and budget activities are included in this effort:

　　Drafting Independent Government Estimate

　　Drafting Independent Cost Analyses

　　Program Office Estimates

　　Cost Analysis Requirements Description

　　Analysis of Alternatives

　　Cost estimating activities in support of the following representative areas:

　　Cost/acquisition teams

　　Design-to-Cost reviews

　　Source Selection Evaluation Boards

　　Army acquisition process, to include Operating and Support (O&S) and Life Cycle

　　Cost/Total Ownership cost activities

　　Cost research projects to develop estimating techniques for new state-of-the-art technology

　　Operations research analysis in support of cost effectiveness related studies, such as:

　　Milestone Reviews

　　Life-Cycle Cost/Design-to-Cost

　　O&S Cost Reduction Analysis

　　Cost Risk Evaluation

　　Technical Risk Evaluation

　　Warranty Cost Effectiveness Analysis

　　Cost Estimating Relationship Methodologies

　　Budget Preparation Support

　　Earned Value Management

　　Estimates at Completion

　　Analysis of variance reports

　　Business Case Analysis

　　Perform risk analysis and develop program risk assessment consistent with price, Contractor capabilities, emerging technologies, Contractor cost performance, schedules and integration requirements, and incorporate Contractor cost performance information into cost estimating methodologies consistent with latest reports.

　　Utilize the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) to support the PM’s estimating efforts.

　　Required Skills and Experience:

　　Clearance Required: Secret

　　Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of experience

　　Must have extensive experience developing Cost Estimates, conducting Cost Analysis, and supporting a DoD Acquisition Project Office

　　Must have familiarity working with ACEIT

　　Must have strong collaboration skills

　　Must be able to telework effectively within the Redstone Arsenal, Alabama area

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Advance Degree preferred and expected for a fully qualified Subject Matter Expert

　　Expertise with ACEIT

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　　SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

　　Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.