Overview We are seeking applicants with eight to ten years of quantitative experience with an emphasis in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition cost estimating analysis; familiarity with various software and cost estimating, analysis, models and tools; strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously or in a team environment, with excellent communication, quantitative, research and analytical skills to provide cost estimating/analysis and budget analysis and execution support for DOD software acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Individual will perform a variety of cost and economic analysis.
• Work may include:
  • Cost research
  • Data collection
  • Parametric cost estimating
  • Cost and schedule estimating
  • Life cycle cost analysis
  • Cost estimating relationship and model development
  • Cost risk analysis
  • Project forecasting and risk assessment
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Software cost estimating.
• Customer requirements are to conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested.

Skills Required

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and experience in cost modeling and cost analysis of weapon systems and/or information systems, hardware and software estimating processes, models and tools is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools), Power BI, R, Python, and/or MS Access proficiency is a plus.
• Candidates must also possess analytical and problem solving skills with an in-depth knowledge of cost estimating to include:
  • Experience with cost estimating methodologies
  • Cost estimating relationship development
  • Cost model development
  • Validation and normalization techniques
  • Risk analysis
  • Business case analysis
  • Cost benefit analysis.
• Experience in preparing cost estimates, assessing cost and budget impacts of program alternatives, and preparing and presenting applicable program documentation and briefings are a plus.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-881, and certification in the Cost Estimating career field by a recognized professional society or educational organization (i.e., Career field specific DAWIA level III / Advanced, ICEAA CCEA, etc.) preferred.
• Applicants must have a security clearance (Secret level or higher).

Education

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 100% Company funded Retirement Plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance

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