Cost Estimator - TS/SCI

Job Title: Cost Estimator

Location: Warrenton, Virginia

Type: Direct Hire Onsite

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models.
• Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates, including Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, and Program Contractor Cost Estimates to support POM submissions.
• Ensure all cost estimates adhere to applicable program documents such as the Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assess technical requirements, program performance, cost, and schedule risks, integrating risk and uncertainty into estimates.
• Consult technical experts and document rationale and sources for risk assessment.
• Use government-approved cost estimating software and databases like CADE to perform evaluations.
• Document all methodologies, assumptions, and data sources thoroughly in accordance with DoD and local guidelines.
• Assist in developing Program WBS to ensure compliance with standards such as MIL-STD-881F.
• Collect, normalize, and document software, cost, and schedule performance data from relevant historical programs.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation to justify cost estimate results and assumptions.
• Participate in formal cost estimate reviews and prepare Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations.
• Develop Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) and ensure their compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
• Review incoming funding documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage payments, update funding logs, and process financial documentation for the organization.
• Analyze budget proposals, funding requests, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Monitor spending, prepare budgets, and assist with financial planning, including congressional submissions and program planning documents.
• Conduct estimations and forecasting of future financial needs related to defense programs.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of DoD cost estimation, financial planning, and analysis experience
• 5+ years of experience working within a DoD Program/Budget Execution office
• Extensive experience developing and refining Government Cost estimates, including Life-Cycle and IGCEs, for all phases of acquisition
• Proven ability to develop Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD)
• Experience preparing comprehensive reports, presentations, and justifications for senior leaders
• Strong data gathering and analytical skills with experience making recommendations to senior officials
• Experience preparing spend plans, budget exhibits, and tracking financial metrics
• Deep experience reviewing and creating MIPRs for government approval
• Knowledge of DAI
• Ability to work with classified systems and environments
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills with clients and senior management
• Proficiency in MS SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, and Outlook
• Desired Skills
• Prior federal government, professional services, or consulting experience; certifications such as ICEAA, DAWIA Cost Estimating, CDFM, PMP, ITIL, Lean, Scrum, SAFe, Agile; knowledge of cybersecurity and cloud architectures; experience on large projects.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field