Cost Estimator/Analyst

Overview

This role supports a federal program management office and involves cost estimating for a portfolio of communications, sensor, and surveillance systems and the infrastructure that supports them. Estimated costs will be used in the contract award process as budgetary cycle inputs and as elements of other program products and requirements to provide cost information to Congress, OMB, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and independent government cost estimates (IGCEs) for client programs and projects, along with ad hoc estimates and analyses.
• Conduct sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
• Participate in program meetings and technical interchanges to remain current with program requirements.
• Participate in review and reconciliation of estimates developed by other contractors.
• Present estimate results in multiple formats, including verbal presentations, narrative reports, and briefing charts.
• Generate estimates in accordance with DHS Headquarters and GAO Cost Assessment Guide standards to facilitate government review, third-party replication and validation, and future updates or enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, management, finance, math, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant cost estimating certifications with ICEAA or AACE is desired.
• 3–10 years plus of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PowerBI.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred.
• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work with CBP or DHS is a plus.
• Experience with ACEIT and Crystal Ball software is a plus.

Location

US-Remote