The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA, providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support to clients across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

The Red Gate Group is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Cost Analyst to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. This role is crucial in delivering comprehensive cost analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment to support NGA’s mission-critical programs. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced cost-estimating methodologies, data analysis, and financial expertise to inform decision-making at the highest levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of an integrated team, engaging with program offices and senior leadership to provide expert cost analysis and financial insights.
• Develop, validate, and refine life cycle cost estimates using industry-standard methodologies.
• Analyze and synthesize cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic data to provide actionable insights.
• Conduct risk analyses to identify financial implications of program decisions.
• Support the definition and documentation of technical baselines for financial planning.
• Draft and edit high-level executive briefings, reports, and decision papers to communicate findings clearly to leadership.
• Conduct cost and technical research to enhance analytic methodologies and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts in cost estimation best practices, financial modeling techniques, and risk analysis.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong quantitative focus (e.g., Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field).
• 20+ years of experience, including 15+ years of direct experience in cost estimating, business/finance, operations research, and/or systems engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in life cycle cost estimating and financial modeling.
• Proven experience in data collection, analysis, and the development of cost models, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel, Access, and Project.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a quantitative focus.
• Professional certification in cost analysis (e.g., CCE/A, DAWIA Level III BCF-CE, or equivalent).
• Experience costing large-scale IT acquisition programs and conducting business case analyses.
• Working knowledge of agile estimating techniques, software sizing methods, and risk analysis tools.
• Familiarity with major Intelligence Community systems and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong ability to mentor junior analysts and lead cost-estimating initiatives.

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