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IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support a future opportunity with a federal agency anticipated to begin in September 2026.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote/Hybrid as authorized by the Government and Company as requested by the government.
Position Summary
The Senior Cost Analyst will provide expert cost estimating, cost modeling, pricing analysis, and acquisition support services. This position requires extensive experience performing cost and price analysis to determine fair and reasonable pricing, evaluating contractor proposals, and providing subject matter expertise on cost-related aspects of federal acquisitions.
The Senior Cost Analyst will support acquisition teams by reviewing cost proposals, technical approaches, and corporate financial information to assess cost reasonableness, realism, and compliance with applicable federal regulations and acquisition requirements. The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical techniques and sound professional judgment to support complex acquisition decisions.
These functions include:
- Assist with the development of cost estimates and cost models for a variety of government acquisitions.
- Provide subject matter expertise regarding proposed acquisition approaches, contractor pricing strategies, and cost methodologies.
- Review and analyze cost volumes, technical proposals, and corporate financial statements.
- Conduct cost analyses to determine whether proposed prices are fair and reasonable.
- Support the evaluation of certified cost or pricing data in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.
- Perform detailed analyses of individual cost elements, including labor, materials, subcontract costs, indirect rates, and profit/fee.
- Evaluate data other than certified cost or pricing data when determining cost reasonableness or cost realism.
- Recommend and employ appropriate analytical techniques and procedures based on the complexity and circumstances of each acquisition.
- Support acquisition teams during proposal evaluations, negotiations, and price determination activities.
- Prepare cost analysis reports, findings, and recommendations for contracting officers and acquisition stakeholders.
- Assess contractor accounting, estimating, and financial information to support pricing decisions.
- Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional teams to support acquisition planning and execution.
- Analyze historical cost data, market research, and pricing trends to support procurement decisions.
- Develop and present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and acquisition officials.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations, policies, procedures, and agency guidance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience performing cost analysis, price analysis, cost estimating, or acquisition support functions.
- Experience supporting federal government acquisitions and procurement activities.
- Experience evaluating certified cost or pricing data and other-than-certified cost data.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) principles related to cost and price analysis.
- Experience reviewing technical proposals, cost volumes, and financial data.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while managing multiple priorities.
Required Skills:
- Strong cost estimating and cost modeling capabilities.
- Expertise in cost and price analysis methodologies.
- Ability to assess cost realism and reasonableness of contractor proposals.
- Knowledge of federal acquisition and procurement practices.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical accuracy.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial and acquisition concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience preparing professional reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft SharePoint
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, or procurement activities.
- Proven ability to conduct complex cost and price analyses.
- Experience reviewing contractor cost proposals and evaluating financial data.
- Ability to interpret and apply applicable acquisition regulations and policies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required government credentials or clearances as specified by the customer.
Suitability Requirement:
A full background check will be required.
Who We Are,
IMSolutions is a rapidly growing woman-owned, veteran-owned Virginia-based management consulting company. We specialize in providing innovative and cost-competitive business and program management solutions to our clients across the public sector. Primarily, our support encompasses assisting clients in acquiring mission-critical capabilities, including developing holistic program strategies for successfully inserting technologies to achieve material solutions efficiently and expeditiously.
At IMSolutions, LLC (IMS), service to our clients, each other, and communities is central to everything we do. We understand, comprehend, and appreciate that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view lead to better and more comprehensive ideas and solutions. Our IMS culture and commitment to difference and inclusivity help us grow as individuals and in partnership with our clients to drive our unparalleled solutions and customer experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
IMS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IMS is a federal contractor that desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings.
IMS is an E-Verify Employer.
IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support a future opportunity with a federal agency anticipated to begin in September 2026.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote/Hybrid as authorized by the Government and Company as requested by the government.
Position Summary
The Senior Cost Analyst will provide expert cost estimating, cost modeling, pricing analysis, and acquisition support services. This position requires extensive experience performing cost and price analysis to determine fair and reasonable pricing, evaluating contractor proposals, and providing subject matter expertise on cost-related aspects of federal acquisitions.
The Senior Cost Analyst will support acquisition teams by reviewing cost proposals, technical approaches, and corporate financial information to assess cost reasonableness, realism, and compliance with applicable federal regulations and acquisition requirements. The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical techniques and sound professional judgment to support complex acquisition decisions.
These functions include:
- Assist with the development of cost estimates and cost models for a variety of government acquisitions.
- Provide subject matter expertise regarding proposed acquisition approaches, contractor pricing strategies, and cost methodologies.
- Review and analyze cost volumes, technical proposals, and corporate financial statements.
- Conduct cost analyses to determine whether proposed prices are fair and reasonable.
- Support the evaluation of certified cost or pricing data in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.
- Perform detailed analyses of individual cost elements, including labor, materials, subcontract costs, indirect rates, and profit/fee.
- Evaluate data other than certified cost or pricing data when determining cost reasonableness or cost realism.
- Recommend and employ appropriate analytical techniques and procedures based on the complexity and circumstances of each acquisition.
- Support acquisition teams during proposal evaluations, negotiations, and price determination activities.
- Prepare cost analysis reports, findings, and recommendations for contracting officers and acquisition stakeholders.
- Assess contractor accounting, estimating, and financial information to support pricing decisions.
- Collaborate with government personnel and cross-functional teams to support acquisition planning and execution.
- Analyze historical cost data, market research, and pricing trends to support procurement decisions.
- Develop and present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and acquisition officials.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations, policies, procedures, and agency guidance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience performing cost analysis, price analysis, cost estimating, or acquisition support functions.
- Experience supporting federal government acquisitions and procurement activities.
- Experience evaluating certified cost or pricing data and other-than-certified cost data.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) principles related to cost and price analysis.
- Experience reviewing technical proposals, cost volumes, and financial data.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while managing multiple priorities.
Required Skills:
- Strong cost estimating and cost modeling capabilities.
- Expertise in cost and price analysis methodologies.
- Ability to assess cost realism and reasonableness of contractor proposals.
- Knowledge of federal acquisition and procurement practices.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical accuracy.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial and acquisition concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience preparing professional reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft SharePoint
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, or procurement activities.
- Proven ability to conduct complex cost and price analyses.
- Experience reviewing contractor cost proposals and evaluating financial data.
- Ability to interpret and apply applicable acquisition regulations and policies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required government credentials or clearances as specified by the customer.
Suitability Requirement:
A full background check will be required.
Who We Are,
IMSolutions is a rapidly growing woman-owned, veteran-owned Virginia-based management consulting company. We specialize in providing innovative and cost-competitive business and program management solutions to our clients across the public sector. Primarily, our support encompasses assisting clients in acquiring mission-critical capabilities, including developing holistic program strategies for successfully inserting technologies to achieve material solutions efficiently and expeditiously.
At IMSolutions, LLC (IMS), service to our clients, each other, and communities is central to everything we do. We understand, comprehend, and appreciate that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view lead to better and more comprehensive ideas and solutions. Our IMS culture and commitment to difference and inclusivity help us grow as individuals and in partnership with our clients to drive our unparalleled solutions and customer experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
IMS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IMS is a federal contractor that desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings.
IMS is an E-Verify Employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote cost analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in cost accounting methods including standard costing and variance analysis
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Deltek Costpoint
- Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and data analysis
- Knowledge of FAR, DCAA, or government contracting cost principles preferred for defense roles
- CPA, CMA, or CCEA certification preferred for mid-level and senior positions
Tips for Your Remote Cost Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote cost analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings often close fast, so checking regularly and applying promptly gives you a real advantage.
Show async communication skills on your resume
Remote cost analyst employers screen hard for written communication. Call out examples of reports, variance summaries, or cost presentations you prepared for non-finance stakeholders. Concrete deliverables signal you can keep distributed teams informed without real-time meetings.
Highlight your remote technical setup
Remote hiring managers want to know you can work without IT support down the hall. Mention specific ERP systems, cost accounting software, and collaboration tools like Slack or project management platforms you have used in previous roles. Specificity builds credibility fast.
Target companies with distributed operations
Remote cost analyst openings cluster at manufacturers, healthcare networks, and logistics companies operating across multiple locations. Focus your search on employers with distributed teams, because those organizations need cost analysts who can monitor spending across sites without being physically present.
Remote Cost Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote cost analyst job?
Remote cost analyst roles go to candidates who can work independently, communicate findings clearly in writing, and manage their own priorities without daily oversight. Companies hiring remotely for this role weight strong Excel or ERP skills, experience with variance analysis, and comfort presenting cost data asynchronously. Candidates who show concrete examples of cost reduction work and demonstrate clear written communication stand out most.
Which companies hire remote cost analysts?
Companies hiring remote cost analysts right now include HII, ASML, and Ashland, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote openings tend to come from remote-first manufacturers, distributed healthcare organizations, and financial services firms that rely on cost analysts to support teams across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote cost analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level cost analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to contribute independently from day one. Companies most open to entry-level remote candidates include smaller manufacturers and startups. Showing proficiency in cost accounting software, completing relevant coursework, and building a portfolio of personal or academic cost analysis projects can substitute for direct work experience.
Do you need a degree for remote cost analyst jobs?
Not always, though most remote cost analyst postings prefer a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated skills, such as proficiency with ERP systems, Excel modeling, and variance reporting, alongside or instead of formal education. Certifications like the CMA or CPA can strengthen a non-traditional application considerably.
Which industries hire the most remote cost analysts?
Remote cost analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Chemicals & Materials, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors hire cost analysts remotely because their distributed operations require consistent cost monitoring and reporting across sites, time zones, and business units.
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