Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Cost AnalystWe are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and other Department of Defense (DoD) projects. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following:Responsibilities:Conducting cost analyses and cost estimating in support of Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Analyses of Alternatives (AoA), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), and trade studiesDeveloping cost models and implementing cost estimating methodologiesProviding analytical support for program controls and reportingAnalyzing and assessing programmatic schedulesSkills Required:5+ years cost analysis / cost estimating experience; preferable in DoD acquisition programsProfessional certification from a recognized professional society or educational organization in the specific career field preferred (e.g. ICEAA Professional Cost Estimator / Analyst (PCEA), ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator / Analyst (CCEA), DAWIA level II, etc)Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and cost estimating tools (e.g. ACEIT, Crystal Ball)Minimum interim Secret level security clearance requiredBachelor's degree required. 24 semester hours of quantitative course work (economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, finance etc.) required to include three hours of college level calculusAdditional relevant experience desired for applicants includes:Life cycle cost estimate development and documentationDeveloping cost estimating methodologies, relationships and cost model developmentCost databases (including data collection, validation and normalization techniques)Risk and uncertainty analysisBusiness case, economic analysis, net present value, and cost benefit analysisEVM tools and techniquesBachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.