Cost Analyst

Who We Are: Oasys International, LLC (Oasys) is a rapidly expanding firm that has been recognized on Inc. 5000 magazine's list of the fastest-growing companies for five consecutive years. We are a dynamic organization dedicated to providing world-class technology consulting services through our team of expert technologists, consultants, engineers, and subject matter experts. At Oasys, we prioritize continuous learning, a healthy work-life balance, and a collaborative work environment. Our culture is merit-based, recognizing and rewarding performance and fostering a supportive and social atmosphere.

Position Summary:

Oasys is seeking a Cost Analyst to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)-Information Systems Division (ISD). The Cost Analyst supports IT asset lifecycle cost modeling, investment analysis, and cost estimation activities aligned to enterprise systems, software development, infrastructure sustainment, and configuration control.

The successful candidate will apply analytical methods to estimate, justify, and track expenditures related to software versions, hardware inventories, CMDB updates, and sustainment decisions. This role directly supports the financial planning and decision-making processes critical to effective configuration management and operational readiness.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive economic and lifecycle cost analysis of IT systems, software applications, infrastructure components, and configuration baselines.
• Develop and maintain cost models and independent cost estimates (ICEs) supporting IT investments, system upgrades, and configuration-related changes.
• Support development of level of effort (LOE) estimates and budget requirements for new development, sustainment, and change requests tied to configuration baselines.
• Evaluate costs and benefits of alternatives for software version upgrades, cloud migration, license renewals, and system modernization.
• Analyze cost data related to hardware/software configurations, CMDB records, and asset lifecycle documentation.
• Collaborate with Configuration Managers, Business Analysts, and Program Managers to ensure accurate financial forecasting aligned with change management workflows.
• Track and reconcile contract expenditures, procurement actions, and recurring service costs associated with CM-relevant IT initiatives.
• Provide analysis and reports to support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and other governance activities.
• Participate in Agile DevSecOps processes, supporting sprint planning, cost tracking, and integration of financial metrics into Jira and Confluence.
• Develop cost benefit analyses (CBAs), business case justifications, and briefing materials for leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and comparative pricing for hardware, licenses, and cloud services related to configuration management systems.
• Assist in the preparation of annual and multi-year budget submissions, program justifications, execution plans, and funding summaries.
• Document and update policies, procedures, and standard cost estimating practices that align with agency financial guidelines and CM processes.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to apply financial and statistical methods to IT investment and lifecycle analysis.
• Familiarity with configuration management environments, asset baselining, and software/hardware version control cost modeling.
• Experience developing estimates and visualizations using tools such as Excel (advanced functions, macros, VBA), COGNOS, Tableau, or SAS.
• Strong understanding of federal financial management principles, cost justification, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile DevSecOps environments and with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Two (2) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of formal education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with using business analysis and data visualization tools beyond Excel (i.e., COGNOS, Tableau, VBA, SAS) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills and the ability to use Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an Agile DevSecOps software and engineering environment and Methodologies.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Experience supporting mission systems within DHS or DoD environments preferred.

Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret Clearance.

Certification Requirement:

• CompTIA Security+
• Additional certifications (Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA), ITIL Foundation, or other equivalent certifications) are a plus.

Work Location:

• Elizabeth City, NC - On-Site

Oasys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer for all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.