Cost Estimator

Overview

A financial analyst role is available to support the United States Air Force by developing and managing financial strategies that ensure effective allocation and use of funding. This position involves working closely with program office leadership and integrated product teams to create actionable plans that secure and efficiently utilize funding for Air Force acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop lifecycle cost estimates for Air Force acquisition programs including development, production, and sustainment phases using cost estimating relationships (CERs) and statistical methods.
• Perform risk-adjusted cost analyses, sensitivity analyses, and parametric modeling using tools such as ACEIT, Crystal Ball, or SEER.
• Ensure cost estimates comply with Department of War and Air Force cost estimation policies, including DoDI 5000.73.
• Utilize knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Create and maintain tools and databases for program cost estimating using software such as Microsoft Excel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior program office leadership.
• Track and monitor funding usage to ensure efficient allocation and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in lifecycle cost analysis for Air Force clients.
• Proficiency in cost estimating tools and methodologies (e.g., ACEIT, Crystal Ball, SEER).
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and EVM principles.
• Ability to align cost estimates with relevant Department of Defense and Air Force policies.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for developing cost estimating tools and databases.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, or Economics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Financial Management or Cost Estimating Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification.
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA®) Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $69,300 to $158,000 annually, dependent on location, education, skills, experience, and organizational factors.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans.
• Paid leave, professional development opportunities, tuition assistance, work-life balance programs, and dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• Eligibility for benefits applies to full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Security Clearance

Applicants must have or be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Selected candidates will undergo a security investigation.

Work Model

• Remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements may be applicable depending on the role requirements.
• Virtual employees are generally expected to have cameras on during meetings to support engagement and communication.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.