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Cost Analyst

Markon Solutions
USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Jan 19, 2026

Cost Analyst
Location

US-VA-Herndon
ID

2026-8024




Category
Finance

Position Type
Full-Time

Remote
No

Clearance Level
TS/SCI FS Poly



Description

Markon is seeking a Cost Analyst to support our Intelligence Customer. This role applies federal accounting and cost analysis expertise to develop, analyze, and validate pricing models that support mission programs, products, and services, with a particular focus on Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodologies.



Responsibilities

    Develop and maintain Activity-Based Costing (ABC) models to allocate direct and indirect costs across products, services, and mission activities.
  • Analyze cost drivers, overhead rates, and allocation methodologies to support pricing, rate development, and cost recovery.
  • Translate general ledger data into accurate pricing and cost model inputs, ensuring alignment between budgetary, proprietary, and cost accounting.
  • Perform cost and variance analyses, including review and reconciliation of expense and revenue accounts.
  • Support pricing and financial reporting through analysis of Statements of Net Cost by Product Line, Statements of Budgetary Resources, and Statements of Changes in Net Position.
  • Prepare and post accounting adjustments to ensure accurate cost capture and model integrity.
  • Improve data integrity and internal controls related to PP&E, inventory, and other cost-bearing assets.
  • Communicate cost structures, pricing assumptions, and financial impacts to stakeholders.


Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years of experience supporting federal financial statement auditing, federal financial statement preparation, or federal cost/pricing analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience applying Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or similar cost allocation methodologies in a federal environment.
  • Strong understanding of federal general ledger structures and the relationship between budgetary, proprietary, and cost accounting
  • Prior experience working with customer financial systems; Momentum experience preferred.
  • Working Capital Fund (WCF) experience strongly preferred.


Salary Range

USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.


Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

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