Journeyman Cost Estimator / Analyst | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0012011]

Journeyman Cost Estimator / Analyst | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates

ProSidian seeks a Journeyman Cost Estimator / Analyst | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates for program support on a exempt W2: no overtime pay basis working hybrid on/off client site in the Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) area contract contingent generally located across the Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) across the continental United States (CONUS) mid-Atlantic / national capital region (NCR) region supporting AFCAA produces independent, credible cost estimates for DAF leaders, CAPE, Congress, and GAO.

We seek Journeyman Cost Estimator / Analyst | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates candidates with relevant aerospace and defense sector experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for aerospace and defense sector clients such as AFCAA. This as a contract contingent or contract W-2 (IRS-1099) aerospace and defense operation & support (O&S) legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates functional area / swim lane / category discipline professional - operation & support legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a full-time ProSidian employed W-2 position.

Job Overview

Provide services and support as a journeyman cost estimator / analyst [operation & support legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates] in the aerospace and defense industry sector focussing on risk management solutions for clients such as Department of the Air Force (AFCAA) | Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) / SAF-FMC (Cost & Economics) | AFCAA O&S Division (SAF/FMCY) generally located in Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) and across the continental United States (CONUS) mid-Atlantic / national capital region (NCR) region (of country/world) working hybrid on/off client site.

Responsibilities and Duties - Journeyman Cost Estimator / Analyst | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0012011]

Provide operation & support (O&S) legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates at Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA), Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Legacy cost modeling in this context refers to programs at or beyond initial operating capability plus five years. Federal law requires such programs to have operation & support (O&S) cost estimates for the life of the program, updated annually. Federal law further mandates sustainment reviews for these programs every five years, requiring independent cost estimates in support of those reviews. The annual legacy operation & support (O&S) cost estimates will serve as a starting point for other more detailed cost analyses such as independent cost estimates, trade studies, divestiture analysis, force structure analyses and comparisons to follow-on or new weapon systems etc. The model support effort will also incorporate new (non-legacy) cost estimates from other analysts into a single output file that will provide a long-term picture of Department of the Air Force (DAF) sustainment resource requirements.

Develop and support operation & support (O&S) cost estimates for DAF aircraft programs under senior oversight; populate and maintain Excel-based legacy cost models using government-furnished templates; collect, normalize, and analyze cost data from AFTOC and other authoritative sources; apply approved cost methodologies, escalation, and inflation; support independent cost estimates (ICEs), NACAs, and SCPs through analysis, documentation, and reconciliation; respond to AFCAA and program office data requests and support briefings as required.

The role(s) are located in the continental United States (CONUS) mid-Atlantic / national capital region (NCR) region, at or near Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region). Initially identified work site address (working hybrid on/off client site: 1130 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330

Qualifications

Desired qualifications for journeyman cost estimator / analyst | aerospace & defense operation & support (O&S) legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates [AFCAA0012011] (AFCAA0012011) candidates:

3+ years progressive cost analysis experience; minimum 2 years supporting DAF or DoD cost estimating efforts; experience applying AFI 65-508 cost analysis principles in a government environment. Journeyman cost estimator/analyst: A journeyman analyst must have 3 or more years of demonstrated progressive cost analysis experience in cost analysis principles and concepts including, but not limited to, major weapon systems procurement and operations and support cost estimating, statistical analysis, cost risk & uncertainty modeling, budget formulation, affordability analyses, cost benefit analysis, and other pertinent analytical experience.

The cost estimating professionals who will perform the tasks identified in paragraphs 2.1 2.2.2 require specific knowledge and experience in accordance with AFI 65-508 for reasonable and complete technical and cost analysis. While the government lead will provide necessary standards, templates, guidance, and feedback to The ProSidian Engagement Team, the government lead does not have the bandwidth to train contractor cost estimators on basic O&S cost estimation techniques. Therefore, The ProSidian Engagement Team will maintain sufficient ratio of experienced cost estimators to junior cost estimators to ensure effective training, guidance, and oversight with minimal intervention by the government. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions within this requirement are crucial for the overall success of the task order for each level of experience:

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, operations research, finance, or related field; 3+ years cost analysis experience with demonstrated O&S estimating exposure; current SECRET clearance required.

Estimator/Analyst must have a current SECRET clearance (reference paragraph 6.8). Must have experience in the following, but not limited to:

- Technical knowledge of aircraft sustainment both past and current platforms. This knowledge will consist of an understanding of the multiple options for system product support and the cost elements affected by different product support strategies. Working knowledge of logistics associated with aircraft systems.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel techniques

- Must have at least 2 years concentrated experience doing cost estimating for DAF or DOW programs

- Understand drivers and patterns in O&S cost estimates

- Must have completed at least one O&S cost estimate with oversight

- Knowledge of the correct application of inflation and price escalation

- Must have demonstrated experience using the AFTOC database and be able to pull and understand how to use the data without AFCAA assistance

3+ years progressive cost analysis experience; minimum 2 years supporting DAF or DoD cost estimating efforts; experience applying AFI 65-508 cost analysis principles in a government environment. Journeyman cost estimator/analyst: A journeyman analyst must have 3 or more years of demonstrated progressive cost analysis experience in cost analysis principles and concepts including, but not limited to, major weapon systems procurement and operations and support cost estimating, statistical analysis, cost risk & uncertainty modeling, budget formulation, affordability analyses, cost benefit analysis, and other pertinent analytical experience.

The cost estimating professionals who will perform the tasks identified in paragraphs 2.1 2.2.2 require specific knowledge and experience in accordance with AFI 65-508 for reasonable and complete technical and cost analysis. While the government lead will provide necessary standards, templates, guidance, and feedback to The ProSidian Engagement Team, the government lead does not have the bandwidth to train contractor cost estimators on basic O&S cost estimation techniques. Therefore, The ProSidian Engagement Team will maintain sufficient ratio of experienced cost estimators to junior cost estimators to ensure effective training, guidance, and oversight with minimal intervention by the government. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions within this requirement are crucial for the overall success of the task order for each level of experience:

This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the aerospace and defense sector and journeyman cost estimator / analyst candidates principally support aerospace & defense operation & support (O&S) legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates functional area / swim lane / category disciplines.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on management and financial consulting, acquisition and grants management support, and business program and project management services initiatives and aligned with program support activities aerospace & defense operation & support (O&S) legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates functional area activities.

Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling; AFTOC data extraction and interpretation; O&S cost element development; inflation and escalation techniques; basic cost risk and uncertainty analysis; technical documentation; Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Competencies Required