• Cost Analyst - Secret Clearance

    Eliassen Group (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD)


    Cost Analyst - Secret Clearance

    Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

    **Type:** Contract-to-Hire

    **Category:** Program/Project Management

    **Industry:** Government

    **Reference ID:** JN -112025-104295

    **Date Posted:** 11/04/2025

    **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/ZltrZX

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    Description:

    Our client is seeking a Cost Analyst to perform a wide variety of cost analysis assignments in support of the program life cycle cost estimates (LCCE) and program office estimates (POE). Develop or evaluate cost assessments, cost positions relating to the systems development, demonstration and production approaches.

     

    Rate: $60-70/hr. W2

     

    _This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

    Responsibilities:

    + Assess impact on systems and program costs, including analyses of prototype systems.

    + Work with SMEs to develop independent Government cost estimates (IGCEs) that will stand up to DoD level review.

    + Serves as Working Leader to lower-grade personnel and is considered an expert for providing technical guidance and information to meet requirements.

    + Review, assist and mentor lower-grade employee’s work for quality, accuracy of work.

    + Coordinate work efforts with Contract Officer Representative.

    + Serves as an expert for providing technical guidance and information to meet requirements.

    Experience Requirements:

    + A minimum of eight (8) years preparing and updating cost estimates using ACEIT.

    + Strong analytical abilities required. MS proficiency with Excel required. This minimum experience must be with DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Manager (O6 PM) or Product Manager (O5 PdM) to be considered applicable to this requirement

    + Experience with DoD 5000.02

    Education Requirements:

    + BA or BS degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

    + Active Secret clearance required

     

    _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

     

    _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

     

    _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

     

    _About Eliassen Group:_

     

    _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

     

    _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

     

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