Duties and Responsibilities: Operate as part of an integrated product team working closely with engineers and logisticians to formulate a system cost estimate to be used in developing, acquiring, and supporting affordable Naval Aviation Systems. Applies diversified knowledge of weapons systems cost estimating principles and practices in areas of assignments. The analyst shall have an understanding of technical baseline, technical judgment, translation of technical and financial risk into cost including risk application to provide estimate confidence, budgeting, planning, programming, budgeting systems, the acquisition process, and logistics support processes. Work requires the modification and extension of existing methodologies and may require the use of advanced techniques. Normally provides technical guidance or consults with mid & junior level estimators on unusual or complex problems.Education and Requirements: - Must have as a minimum a BS/BA with 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses and - At least eight years of weapons system cost analysis experience.Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret DOD clearance required.**Relocation assistance availableNSI is a privately held, small but quickly growing company with headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland within 5 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Established in 2004, we are now celebrating 16 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense. NSI is looking for candidates for key positions to perform work as part of an exciting new opportunity providing project, engineering, and cost estimation/business analyst leads in the PAX River area. This is very exciting work having to do with rapid integration and deployment of advanced capabilities into our aviation operating forces. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401k Plan with company match as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment! NSI is seeking resumes for key personnel in the following labor category: Cost Analyst/Cost Engineer, SeniorTo Apply: NSI offers a team-oriented work environment and a competitive compensation and employee benefits package. If you have a commitment to excellence and want to join our team of top caliber professionals, we invite you to submit your resume electronically by visiting our careers website at: -s-i.us/careers/Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Success - that's NSI! NSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status