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 focuses on performing 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), independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), and rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates for the client’s programs and projects, as well as 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 the review and reconciliation of estimates developed by other contractors.
• Present results of estimates in a variety of formats such as 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PowerBI.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Maintains a positive attitude and works effectively in a dynamic environment as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

• US-Remote