Sr. Cost Analyst

About the Role

Culmen International is hiring a Senior Cost Analyst to provide support for the Research Directorate at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and will be onsite in Lakehurst, NJ.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst (LKE) Mission Operations & Integration (MO&I) Department. NAWCAD LKE is the lead activity responsible for Navy Aircraft Platform Support Equipment (SE), Aircraft Launch Recovery Equipment (ALRE), and provides support to additional Joint Service, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful execution of these efforts results in logistics, engineering, and cyber work products for each aircraft and associated support systems.

This is for future openings and positions may not be immediately available.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

Develop detailed cost estimates

Managing budgets

Conducting financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities

Performing variance analysis

Preparing and presenting cost reports

Implementing cost control measures

Gather and maintain accurate cost data

Collaborate with various departments to support decision-making

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Utilize cost analysis tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency in financial evaluations

Contribute to organization's overall financial health and strategic planning

Required Qualifications

10+ years of cost estimating, cost analysis, scheduling, budgeting, and operations research or engineering

2+ years of experience in any leadership / management role required

2+ years' experience in Business Economics, Accounting Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or Quantitative Analysis

Bachelor’s degree in business, or relate discipline

Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)

401k – Vested immediately and 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid by the company

AFLAC Available

Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

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At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!

Regular Full-Time