Principal Cost Analyst

Regulus Group: A Leading Air Traffic Management Company for the National Airspace was founded in 2002 and aptly named after the brightest star in the constellation Leo. Headquartered in Woodstock, Virginia, our depth of experience integrated with a broad set of program management, finance, and operations research capabilities has enabled Regulus to become the premier systems engineering and program management services provider for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) most challenging programs.

Regulus Group is a dynamic collective of highly skilled and exceptionally talented individuals with a broad range of expertise and capabilities. We offer unparalleled technical and program management support across all five directorates in the Program Management Organization (PMO), and we are fully committed to the PMO's mission, initiatives, processes, and requirements.

Our team provides in-depth knowledge and experience on all air traffic surveillance and automation systems deployed throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). We understand the intricacies involved in integrating new systems and technologies into the NAS while maintaining operational safety and efficiency. With over 20 years of presence in the aviation industry, Regulus Group has rightfully earned its reputation as a leading air traffic management company.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our customer service offerings. At Regulus Group, we stand firmly in our dedication to providing our team with stimulating and rewarding work experiences, fostering enduring job satisfaction, and adequately rewarding talent. We acknowledge that our employees are our most valued asset, and as such, we are unwavering in our commitment to their professional growth and development.

Our goal is to cultivate a workforce that is highly regarded within the global air traffic management market as well as by our customers. We strive to empower our team to be the best in their respective fields, which ensures the continued excellence of our services, the satisfaction of our employees, and the trust of our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a wide variety of cost analysis and estimation for government clients in the aviation industry in support of acquisition programs.
• Provide analytical solutions, including development of program life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs), alternative analyses, economic analysis, and other business case documentation.
• Conduct data collection and analysis, life cycle cost estimating, model development, cost risk analysis, affordability assessments, cost-benefit analysis, and other technical analyses as needed.
• Coordinate and lead tasking, develop and review quality, on-time deliverables, make identifiable contributions to customer success
• Define project direction and ensure use of technical best practices
• Contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication
• Develop cooperative working relationships, anticipate customer needs, and problem solve on their behalf
• Serve as a role-model for a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment and coach, support, and train staff on technical competencies
• Advance technical best practices through maintenance of guidance, templates, and reference materials
• Lead critical proposal or capture activities for new opportunities and with current customers and organizations

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, finance, economics, math, engineering, or operations research. Master's Degree is desired.
• 20 years of relevant experience
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in Cost Analysis, Lifecycle Cost Estimation, and cost model development.
• High level of proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office products.
• Strong analytical background and good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in cost analysis and proficiency in use of cost estimating and risk tools such as ACEIT, SEER-SEM, @RISK and Crystal Ball.
• Knowledge of government acquisition processes and experience in the development of models and databases is desired
• Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.