Cost Analyst
IFPC 2nd Interceptor Program
Location: Huntsville, AL; Reston, VA; or Detroit, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active DoD secret or higher
ABOUT US
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment, LLC (RSGS) is a U.S.-based subsidiary, proxy company, and authorized broker for Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
We deliver cutting-edge tactical solutions and comprehensive, full product life-cycle support designed to close critical capability gaps for the U.S. Government and mission-critical commercial enterprises.
Core Mission & Capabilities
Our primary objective is to transition Rafael’s world-renowned technological and tactical expertise to U.S. customers. We leverage global innovation to deliver localized, high-impact results through:
- Intellectual Property Access: Bringing advanced, battle-proven technology to U.S. shores.
- Engineering Services: Providing world-class design, integration, and technical support.
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Offering robust domestic manufacturing capabilities and secure supply chain management.
Core Business Units
RSGS operations are strategically aligned across three specialized business divisions:
- Land and Naval Systems: Next-generation survivability, lethality, and maneuvering solutions for maritime and ground forces.
- SPIKE Family of Missiles: Precision-guided tactical missile systems designed for multi-platform, multi-mission success.
- Counter-UAS, Air, and Missile Defense: Layered, state-of-the-art defense systems to counter modern aerial threats and unmanned systems.
ABOUT THE ROLE
RSGS is seeking a highly skilled cost analyst with hands-on experience in Unanet financial and forecasting software to support mission-critical cost estimating, pricing analysis, and financial reporting.
In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and defense experts to deliver high-impact solutions for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of government cost accounting standards (CAS) and federal acquisition regulations (FAR), alongside a proven ability to extract, model, and analyze complex financial data.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Cost Analyst you will be responsible for the following:
- Cost modeling & proposals: develop, maintain, and analyze rigorous cost models and pricing proposals in strict accordance with contract requirements.
- Data management: extract, validate, and manipulate financial data from Unanet and other program control software to ensure database integrity.
- Pricing strategy: support strategic pricing initiatives and business case analyses for new proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
- Cross-functional collaboration: partner with program management, engineering, and finance teams to build accurate, defensible cost estimates and budgets.
- Financial analysis & forecasting: conduct variance analysis, estimate-at-completion (EAC) forecasting, and cost trend analysis to guide strategic program decisions.
- Compliance & auditing: ensure absolute compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and internal accounting policies. Support government audits and internal reviews of pricing and estimating systems.
- Program control (EVM): support earned value management (EVM) tracking, compile cost performance reports, and perform life-cycle cost analyses.
- Reporting: prepare and present clear, data-driven financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Education: bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related analytical discipline.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in cost analysis or program control, ideally within the defense, aerospace, or missile defense sectors.
- Systems: proficiency in Unanet (experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus).
- Regulatory knowledge: solid understanding of FAR, DFARS, AND CAS regulations.
- Technical skills: advanced excel capabilities and experience with cost modeling and risk analysis.
- Security: ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD secret security clearance.
Preferred
- Active DoD secret security clearance.
- Demonstrated experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) acquisition processes and life-cycle cost estimating.
- Hands-on knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS) and formal IPMR/CPR reporting.
- Exceptional technical writing and communication skills, with a track record of presenting complex financial data to government and industry leadership.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly pay
Work Location: In person
