Senior Cost Estimator
Stafford, VA Hybrid MUST:
10+ years of DoD cost estimating experience
Top Secret clearance required
Certified Cost Estimator / Analyst (CCEA) cerftication required
ACAT IA / Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS) experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with uncertainty/risk software packages like Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Crystal Ball or SEER for IT
Ability to lead detail-oriented tasks and multi-task under minimal supervision
Experience presenting analytical results to senior leaders/stakeholders
Experience working with large data sets
BA/BS in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or Mathematics
DUTIES:
Lead and manage program office estimate activities
Lead, develop, update, and apply mathematical and logical methodologies for estimating program costs
Lead, develop, update, manipulate, and maintain cost and affordability models
Lead efforts in collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex data
Build and defend budget requirements
Forecast future funding needs
Evaluate contracting strategy and courses of action
Conduct planning for acquisition of capabilities
Identify sustainment cost impacts of acquisition decisions
Identify interface maintenance funding requirements for all affected platforms/systems
Manage solution delivery to a baselined schedule
Provide a basis and supporting materials for briefings to management at the executive and oversight levels for all affected program/project funding requirements
Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet organizational and project goals
Have a strong understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition process
Lead in the preparation of briefing materials and other communications packages presenting the results of analysis
Communicate and work with diverse organizations and representatives for data collection, analysis, and results presentation
*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities. •
Last updated on Nov 6, 2023