Data Analyst
Company: Haystack
Location: San Diego, CA (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-02-17
About this role
Cost Analyst | San Diego, CA | Hybrid | $69,300 - $158,000
We're working with Booz Allen Hamilton on this exciting opportunity.
Are you a financial wizard with a passion for national security? Join a dynamic team to leverage your analytical prowess and strategic thinking, building innovative cost models and delivering critical insights to the U.S. Navy and military clients. Make a tangible impact, shaping crucial decisions and optimizing funding through advanced data analysis and visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI.
The Role
- Develop and refine complex financial and cost models for major government clients, extending throughout the program lifecycle.
- Present compelling data to leadership via interactive dashboards built with Tableau or Power BI, enabling real-time decision-making.
- Create and improve Program Office Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and various ad hoc cost models.
- Conduct advanced statistical analysis using scripting languages such as Python and R.
- Analyze spend plans, budget inputs, develop program briefs, and participate in critical programmatic meetings.
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of experience in detailed cost or financial estimation, analysis, or forecasting.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including complex logic-based formulas like VLOOKUPs and HLOOKUPs.
- Proven experience applying statistical analysis to predict future outcomes and inform strategic decisions.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to directly impact national security by optimizing critical military funding.
- Collaborate within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies like Crystal Ball, Tableau, Power BI, Python, and R.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, financial, and professional development programs.
Apply via Haystack today!