Cost Estimator/Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a mid to senior-level Cost Estimator to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. This role supports cost estimating activities for a portfolio of communications, sensor, and surveillance systems and the infrastructure that supports them, with outputs used in contract and program processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and independent government cost estimates (IGCEs) for client programs and projects, as well as ad hoc estimates and analyses.
• Perform 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 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 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• 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. 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided description.

Location

• US-Remote (supporting work for a federal program management office in Washington, DC)