Senior Air Force Cost Estimator
Senior Air Force Cost Estimator
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$ 89000 - 148000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Were seeking a skilled and motivatedSenior Air Force Cost Estimatorto join our team working alongside Air Force Program Management Offices to help shape the future of national defense. Our clients rely on us to deliver high-quality data-driven insights that guide billion-dollar decisions. As a trusted advisor youll help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely while supporting the mission of national defense.
In this role youll play a critical part in managing and controlling program costs for cutting-edge Information Technology (IT) and/or weapon system acquisitions throughout their entire lifecycle. Your expertise will directly support strategic decision-making and ensure the success of high-visibility defense programs.
Develop a wide range of cost analysis products including:
Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs)
Economic Analyses (EAs)
Business Case Analyses (BCAs)
Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs)
What-if Analyses
Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs)
Collaborate closely with Air Force program managers engineering Leads contracting officers and budget analysts
Provide expert cost advice and insights to senior government leadership
Contribute to a culture of excellence by applying industry best practices and thought leadership in cost estimating
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD securityclearance
Bachelors degree; FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelors
FIVE (5) years of experience with cost estimation data analytics statistical analysis or Excel spreadsheets
Experience with Air Force Program Office or other DoD programs
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) (or ability to obtain CCEA) via International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) or equivalent recognized certification authority is highly desired.
Demonstrated expertise in the use of the entire suite of Microsoft Office programs (SharePoint Outlook PowerPoint Excel Access One Note etc.)
Additional relevant certifications and training such as Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 1 Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Project Management and Lean Six Sigma and similar process improvement techniques are also desired.
Experience producing cost estimates in both traditional and agile software development environments; commercial versus organic (DoD) development solutions; and efforts to shift program sustainment and development into a Cloud environment are desired.
Additionally a general or integrated perspective and/or experience in DoD acquisition financial management and cost analysis is desired.
Experience using the following cost estimating tools is desired:
ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool)
SEER-SEM (Software Evaluation and Estimation of Resources Software Estimating Model)
Crystal Ball
TruePlanning
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
