Budget Analyst with Security Clearance

Eliassen Group
Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    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. Location: APG, Maryland 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
  • Job 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. Location: APG, Maryland 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
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