Skill
Cost Benefit Analysis
Business and Management
Cost benefit analysis is a systematic approach for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives by comparing the total expected costs against the total expected benefits of a decision, project, or policy. It's used by business managers, government policymakers, and project managers to determine whether an investment is worthwhile and to compare competing options on a common financial basis. The analysis often involves quantifying both direct and indirect costs and benefits, sometimes over multiple time periods using discounted cash flow techniques.
Cost Benefit Analysis in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open roles requiring Cost Benefit Analysis (14)
Program Analyst
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $107,446 – $139,684
This role supports the VA's procurement and operations office by analyzing complex programs, advising leadership on compliance and risks, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to improve processes and resource allocation. It suits someone with strong analytical and financial oversight skills who can synthesize information from diverse sources and communicate recommendations clearly to senior decision-makers.
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Operations Research Analyst
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Arlington, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This federal role involves building mathematical and statistical models to forecast workforce needs and trends across the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, using operations research techniques to guide human capital decisions.
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Program Analyst
Drug Enforcement Administration
San Antonio, TX · $127,624 – $165,917
A policy and operations advisor role supporting DEA leadership in San Antonio with analytical expertise in program evaluation, resource planning, and strategic initiatives. This position suits experienced analysts comfortable influencing complex organizational decisions at a federal law enforcement agency.
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Supervisory Acquisition & Utilization Specialist
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Butler, PA · $92,543 – $120,309
This role oversees contract management and procurement operations across a VA healthcare system, requiring expertise in pre-award and post-award contracting for clinical and administrative services. The position involves supervising multiple specialists and purchasing agents while directing acquisition strategy, vendor negotiations, and supply chain logistics for facility-wide healthcare operations.
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Financial Analyst
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD · $70,623 – $158,322
This federal role supports IT budget planning and financial strategy for a government agency's technology portfolio, analyzing resource allocation decisions and investment proposals. The position suits candidates with experience in federal financial management, capital planning, and complex budget analysis who can guide stakeholders through investment decisions.
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Fleet Management Program Analyst
Smithsonian Institution
Suitland, MD · $102,415 – $133,142
This role supports the Smithsonian's transportation operations by managing fleet data systems, analyzing operational efficiency, and informing capital planning decisions through financial and logistics analysis. It suits someone comfortable with database administration, operational research, and translating data into strategic recommendations for a large, complex organization.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Everett, WA · $83,935 – $130,786
This is a financial management role supporting a naval regional maintenance center, involving budget formulation, analysis, and oversight of military operations funding. It suits someone with federal financial experience or an equivalent background in budget analysis and financial compliance.
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Management and Program Analyst
National Cemetery Administration
Full-time · Oakland, CA · $133,060 – $172,980
This federal role analyzes financial and operational data for the National Cemetery Administration to support budget management, internal controls, and program improvement. It suits experienced financial analysts or administrators in government who want to work across multiple cemeteries and contribute to strategic decision-making at the district level.
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Attorney Advisor (Senior Assistant General Counsel)
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Washington, DC · $211,807 – $292,300
This is a senior attorney role within a federal regulatory agency's legal counsel office, focused on drafting complex regulations, providing strategic legal guidance to leadership, and resolving novel legal questions affecting commodity markets and financial regulation. It suits experienced lawyers with deep expertise in regulatory law, policy analysis, and the ability to navigate interagency and stakeholder coordination at a high level.
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Head of Tech Finance
Social Security Administration
Woodlawn, Maryland · $151,661 – $228,000
Lead the financial strategy and oversight of IT investments and operations for a large federal agency, reporting to the CFO. This role suits experienced government or enterprise finance leaders who combine budget management expertise with IT portfolio knowledge and can navigate complex federal compliance requirements.
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Asked for alongside Cost Benefit Analysis
Measured from the 14 open roles that name Cost Benefit Analysis — not from a curated list.
- Financial Modeling4 roles28.6%
- Financial Reporting3 roles21.4%
- Procurement3 roles21.4%
- Statistical Analysis3 roles21.4%
Roles that use Cost Benefit Analysis
Employers hiring for Cost Benefit Analysis
12 in total, most open roles first.
- UFU.S. Pacific Fleet2 roles
- VA
- Cambia Health Solutions1 role
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