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Cost Analyst

Synergy
vision insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Elizabeth City
Jun 06, 2025
Description

NOTE: This role is contingent on the contract being awarded.

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy's core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven-if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

NOTE: This role is contingent on the contract being awarded.
Position Summary:
Synergy is seeking aCost Analystto 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

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements:The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

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