Cost Analyst

Job Title: Cost Analyst

Location: Huntsville, AL

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner. The candidate will serve as a Cost Analyst supporting the Business Management office and must be able travel up to 5% of the time. Primary responsibility will include:

Duties:

• Develop cost estimates via Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)
• Preparing cost analyses of changes in technical and/or funding baselines
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
• Provide support for defending cost estimating methodologies
• Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program
• Support contract cost estimating financial activities Routinely provide detailed financial reports and documentation
• Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
• Evaluate impacts on program based on direction and funding adjustments

Required Skills:

• Active Secret level security clearance
• Proficient with ACEIT
• Familiarity with Army Acquisition Process
• Knowledge and skill in the application of policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of Army and OSD cost estimating
• Multitasking in a face paced environment
• Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and work multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Army acquisition streamlining initiatives including the use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
• Proficiency in MS Office

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3-5 years of experience in providing cost analysis
• Possess excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Must have knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Experience in DoD acquisition programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Providing cost analysis and support to defense programs
• Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with expedited/rapid acquisition efforts.
• Experience in one or more Army program offices.

Clearance:

• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

*This position is contingent upon award.*

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas, Inc. connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas, Inc.

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas, Inc has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Canvas, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at (256) 489-2988 or talent@canvas-inc.com.

For further information on Canvas Inc, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.