Senior Cost Estimator

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Estimatorto support the F-15 at Wright Patterson AFB OH.

Duties include but not limited to:

Support development of cost estimates across all phases of F15 aircraft acquisition programs using analogy grassroots and parametric estimating techniques.
Use cost estimating tools such as Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools PRICE TruePlanning Constructive Cost Model Crystal Ball AFTOC and REMIS.
Conduct data research collection and analysis to produce realistic cost estimates for budgets source selections modifications and whatif quickturn assessments.
Verify accuracy of data inputs in cost estimating systems and assist in maintaining integrity of financial databases including reconciliation of estimate inputs.
Develop production and modification cost estimates for Program Objective Memorandum FYDP Presidents Budget and budget estimate submissions.
Support shouldcost/willcost analyses and evaluate the impact of budgets on program cost estimates.
Develop cost estimates and analysis for proposals ECPs CCPs ACSNs and RTOC efforts ensuring reasonableness of contractor cost proposals.
Formulate program definitions required for cost estimates including acquisition strategies WBSs assumptions constraints and ground rules.
Research historical costs to support cost models and databases and analyze contractor EVM data as needed.
Communicate potential cost issues and concerns to the Government for consideration in acquisition planning and decisionmaking.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret
Education/Years of Experience:

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience being performed 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelors degree in a related field and 12 years of experience being performed 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• OR 15 years of directly related experience 8 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in applying regression analysis confidence intervals learning curves parametric models analogy-based methods and grassroots estimating techniques to produce defensible cost estimates.
• Ability to construct interpret and apply WBS/CES frameworks in support of Program Office Estimates (POEs) Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and milestone reviews.
• Handson experience with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools TruePlanning parametric modeling COCOMO Oracle Crystal Ball and other acquisition-related financial databases.
• Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS DoD FMR 7000.14R DAFI/DAFMAN guidance AFLCMC Standard Cost Process and MILSTD881D to ensure compliant cost analysis and documentation.
• Capability to conduct full lifecycle cost assessments CAIV analyses RTOC studies should/will cost analysis whatif scenarios price reasonableness evaluations and riskbased cost assessments.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton OH

Onsite

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Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities