Cost Analyst IV (Medical Acquisition)

Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA

Salary: USD 130,000–140,000 per year

Company

hirify.global delivers data-driven systems engineering, advanced analytics, research and development, and strategic advisory services for aerospace, biosecurity, defense, and other national security programs.

What you will do

• Create, review, validate, and present cost estimates using the ACEIT suite, including ACE, JACS, risk modules, and POST.
• Develop cost models for medical product development, including FDA processes, clinical trials, drug manufacturing, laboratory testing, and approval or licensure.
• Prepare and analyze LCCEs, IGCEs, BCAs, AoAs, CAIV, Will Cost, Should Cost, and other acquisition cost analyses.
• Build portfolio-level models with time-phased, risk-adjusted cost and schedule views across multiple acquisition systems.
• Review contractor proposals, EVM data, schedules, funding allocations, expenditures, and budget revisions; identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Brief executive leadership and coordinate with program, contracting, budget, and government stakeholders on cost positions and budget submissions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant cost-estimating experience, including medical and drug development.
• Expert knowledge of cost-estimating principles, procedures, and ACEIT software.
• Experience applying the DoD PPBE system to bioengineering and medical acquisition programs.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience developing financial analyses, budget submissions, briefings, and defensible written justifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position supporting federal medical and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense missions.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Educational reimbursement program.