Acquisition Cost Estimator II
Acquisition Cost Estimator II
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USD 75000 - 100000
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Job Title: Acquisition Cost Estimator II
Location: Washington DC
Clearance Required: Secret
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Acquisition Cost Estimator II to provide financial analysis and cost estimating support for U.S. Navy ship submarine and related system programs. The ideal candidate will bring analytical expertise strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and experience supporting surface combatant ship programs. This role supports long-term planning and lifecycle costing to inform critical decisions across multiple naval platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct cost-related analysis and assessments for naval shipbuilding programs including surface combatants and submarine systems.
Perform parametric tradeoff studies and provide technical expertise in support of cost estimation processes.
Utilize modern computational tools and spreadsheets to develop cost models and assessments.
Apply tools such as the USNs Visibility and Management of Operating Costs (VAMOSC) and Operating and Support Cost Analysis Model (OSCAM) to evaluate operations and maintenance (O&M) cost factors.
Develop program life cycle cost estimates and support concept and technology tradeoff studies.
Ensure compliance with DoD and DoN acquisition procedures particularly within the DoD 5000 framework.
Prepare detailed reports and briefings for stakeholders to support data-driven acquisition and sustainment decisions.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in financial analysis and cost estimating
Certified estimator by the Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA) or equivalent
Familiarity with DoD/DoN procedures and the DoD 5000 acquisition process
Experience supporting programs involving surface combatant ships
Proficiency in cost modeling tools such as VAMOSC and OSCAM
Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
7 years of professional experience in cost estimating or defense-related financial analysis
Direct experience with shipbuilding or submarine lifecycle cost support in a DoD or NAVSEA environment
The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age gender identity disability or veteran status.
At Sayres our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers expectations.
We offer a broad spectrum of technical engineering and administrative services including acquisition financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security counterintelligence and policy analysis.
Sayres is headquartered in Washington DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
