Cost Estimator

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Cost Estimator HR10662

Type: Full-Time

Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA

Position Description:

Thompson Gray is seeking a Cost Estimator to support the Deputy Director for Critical Outcomes and the Business Management Lead in the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). The RCCTO mission is to rapidly and efficiently research, develop, prototype, test, evaluate, procure, transition, and/or field critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term, and mid-term threats. This individual provides cost-estimating support for the HQ Business Management office. This person will perform various cost functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of costs (incurred or future) for organizations, programs, or projects. Liberal Teleworking opportunities.

The Cost Estimator is responsible for:

• Developing R&D cost estimates for several prototype projects
• Developing life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of a program
• Preparing estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
• Analyzing mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing a cost model
• Providing support in defending cost estimating methodologies
• Refining and adjusting cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-offs
• Providing detailed cost reports and documentation
• Providing advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
• Developing Independent Government Estimates (IGCEs) for R&D prototype projects to support the project managers needs

Required Travel: Little if any

Required Skills:

• Preparing independent government cost estimates (IGCE)
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
• Providing all necessary cost estimating, cost analysis, documentation, and support to RCCTO Army projects/programs
• Active secret clearance

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 4 years of relevant experience providing cost analysis
• Experience in DoD acquisition programs. Army experience preferred.
• Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
• Use of ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools) and Excel in development and review of cost analyses and project cost estimates

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with contracts, budget, and the program acquisition processes.
• Cost Estimating certifications such as PCE/A or CCE/A.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled