Information Systems Cost Estimator (Journeyman)

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County headquartered in Huntsville AL. Our team provides superior research development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nations top 100 defense companies the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: Lighting the Pathway of Freedom. And as a Certified Evergreen ESOP we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimator Journeyman located in Kettering OH (Dayton WPAFB) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate the Division Cost Estimating and Analysis Services (DCEAS) provides Cost Estimating and Analysis Services to programs within the Financial Systems (GBG) division. The contractor shall have the ability to manage oversee/lead or perform scientific work that involves designing developing and adapting mathematical statistical econometric and other scientific methods and techniques. The work also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. The primary requirement of the work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. The contractor shall have professional knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of theories concepts and methods of analytical mathematical or statistical principles and practices to IT MIS programs.

As a Cost Estimator Journeyman your duties include but are not limited to:

• Use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy engineering or scientific methodology and

• extrapolation.

• Use of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design research develop operate maintain and dispose of a particular weapon system;

• Most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning programming justification or execution) for initiating new programs;

• Analyzing all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope;

• Analyzing contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect cost and schedule performance;

• Use of the ACEIT Tool Suite to perform all program office estimates which is mandatory use for working in the BES Directorate (AFLCMC/GB) for all information systems cost estimator positions (Junior Journeyman Senior Principal Hybrid); and Analytical processes such as:

  • Setting up the problem

  • Conducting background research

  • Collecting and reducing data

  • Displaying data for analysis

  • Formulating mathematical expressions and

  • Drawing conclusions.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed three of which must be in the DoW OR

• Seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications five of which must be in the DoW

• Must have the knowledge experience and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing. Typically works independently and applies the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise.

• Must have the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines. Work is performed independently or under the oversight of more senior contractor employees (Program Office and Staff Level Support interface).

• Must have experience using the Automated Cost Estimating and Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite - Required

• Must have experience building and communicating Program Office Estimates (POEs) Required

• Must possess and maintain a T1/NACI security clearance.

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Kettering OH (Dayton/WPAFB)

Travel:0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

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