Cost Estimator/Analyst

Overview

This role supports a federal program management office in Washington, DC and involves cost estimating across 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, to support investment decisions, 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), independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), and rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates for programs and projects.
• Produce ad hoc estimates and analyses as needed.
• Conduct sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
• Participate in program meetings and technical interchanges to stay current with program requirements.
• Participate in the review and reconciliation of estimates developed by other contractors.
• Present estimate results through verbal presentations, narrative reports, and briefing charts.
• Generate estimates in accordance with DHS Headquarters and GAO Cost Assessment Guide standards to support 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.
• 3–10 years plus of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PowerBI.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications.
• Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant cost estimating certifications with ICEAA or AACE.
• Previous work with CBP or DHS.
• Experience with ACEIT and Crystal Ball software.
• Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $112,00 - $192,000

Location

• US-Remote