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Cleared Government Junior Cost Estimator

Ignitec Inc.United States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embark on a rewarding career path with Ignitec Inc. as a Cleared Government Junior Cost Estimator, offering a competitive salary and the flexibility of remote work. This role is ideal for driven individuals with a strong analytical background and a desire to grow within the government contracting space. Apply now to join a reputable company and develop valuable skills in cost estimation.

Quick Overview

Salary
$70k - $95k/yr
Work Type
Remote
Level
Junior

Job Description

Cleared Government Junior Cost Estimator

 

This is a Full-Time (W2) Remote Position and requires an Active Public Trust (or Higher) Security Clearance. Full benefits, PTO, and paid holidays is inclusive to this position.

 

Number of Available Positions: 1

 

Salary Target: $70K-$95K/YR (Salary is flexible based on the relevant years of professional experience and background related to the position)

 

Requirements: ship Work Authorization Status; Active Public Trust (or Higher) Government Security Clearance; Completed Bachelor’s Degree; 5+ years of professional experience including Cost-Price Analysis, GAO Cost Estimating Best Practices (GAO-20-195G), Galorath SEER (SEER-IT, SEER-H, SEER-SYS, SEER-SEM)

 

Job Description:

 

The Software Evaluation and Estimation Resource (SEER 2) task order provides cost estimation, knowledge sharing, and contract management services to the client utilizing the Galorath SEER software suite.

 

The Junior Cost Estimator will support the development and maintenance of an IT lifecycle cost estimate, assist in knowledge sharing activities, and provide documentation and presentation support to senior staff and Government stakeholders.

 

Required Skills

 

  • Cost/price analysis
  • Activity-based costing
  • GAO cost estimating best practices (GAO-20-195G)
  • Financial documentation and presentations

 

Preferred Skills

 

  • Galorath SEER:
    • SEER-IT
    • SEER-H
    • SEER-SYS
    • SEER-SEM
  • Parametric cost modeling
  • Lifecycle cost estimation

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

 

  • Assess products and procedures for compliance with government standards and accounting principles.
  • Support development and maintenance of the IT lifecycle cost estimate using Galorath SEER.
  • Prepare milestone documentation and presentations for senior managers and Government stakeholders.
  • Support knowledge-sharing sessions on SEER software suite components.
  • Assist in financial management reporting, obligation/expenditure forecasting, and cost projections.

 

Expected Deliverables

 

  • Monthly Progress Reports
  • Cost Estimates
  • Continuous Knowledge Sharing deliverables
  • SEER infrastructure maintenance support

 

Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field required
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in cost/price analysis

 

 

 

Skills

Compliance
Cost Estimation
Estimating
Forecasting
SEM

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