Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
Overview:

CACI is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to join the APMO (Advanced Program Management Office) team supporting our large-scale NASA enterprise IT services contract. This IDIQ contract is focused on delivering a centralized and standardized IT environment for NASA, including maintaining over 1000 applications, managing ITSM business processes, and driving efficiency across NASA centers.

In this role, you will play a critical part in financial planning and analysis, supporting operational excellence through budget monitoring, actuals tracking, cost variance analysis, and invoice management within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of financial processes in a program management environment, with the ability to navigate complex issues and propose effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide price analysis for proposal evaluations
• Conduct cost estimates using a variety of methodologies
• Generate funding request documents
• Coordinate with multiple teams (Business Management Office, and stakeholders on funding actions, contract actions, acquisition requirement packages, and overall acquisition plans)
• Provide status reporting to program leadership and higher levels
• Coordinate activities with geographically dispersed stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a strong, cooperative team member
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Analyze financial data and variances to ensure alignment with program goals and contractual obligations.
• Track, validate, and process vendor and subcontractor invoices through the P2P process.
• Develop, maintain, and present financial reports to internal stakeholders and program leadership.
• Assist in the development of financial plans and projections across multiple departments within the contract.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize financial performance and reporting accuracy.
• Provide input to risk assessments from a cost perspective, including impacts of service dis-incentives.
• Support financial compliance and audit readiness activities.

Organizational Impact:

• Contributes to department planning including budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Supports large-scale projects and process improvements beyond immediate job scope with limited oversight.

Innovation & Complexity:

• Works on complex and undefined financial issues requiring in-depth analysis and problem-solving.
• Coordinates with multiple departments to resolve cross-functional financial challenges.
• Communication & Influence:
• Communicates financial insights and recommendations across various internal and external stakeholders.
• Influences practices and policy adherence across functional teams

Leadership & Talent Management:

• May lead financial workstreams or complex analysis projects within the program.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Four (4) years of experience as a cost/price analyst.
• A BA/BS degree in a related field is required.
• A master's degree or higher may be substituted for 3 years of experience as long as the degree is in a related field.
• Experience with invoice and P2P processes in large federal contracts.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and financial statutory, regulatory and policy requirements
• Experience with the budget processes (e.g. budget cycles, terminology, fiscal law)
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a strong, cooperative team member
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Desired:

• Experience supporting large federal IT contracts (NASA or other agencies preferred).
• Familiarity with IDIQ contract structures and service level agreements (SLAs).

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$68,400-$143,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.