Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator


Warrenton VA


Pay from : $130,000/yr

MUST :


Active Top Secret with SCI


8+ years of hands on experience with cost estimation, financial planning and analysis experience in the DoD


5+ years of experience working in DoD Program/Execution office


Extensive experience developing and refining cost estimation models for the government


Experience developing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD)


Experience developing, maintaining, and updating credible, defensible, and replicable Government Cost Estimates : This includes :


Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, Program Contractor Cost Estimate, in support of annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle


deep experience creating and reviewing MIPRs for Government approval


Knowledge of DAI


Advanced MS SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills


Excellent communication skills both written and verbal


Highly organized with the ability to track multiple tasks


Strong problem-solving skills


Strong Documentation skills


Bachelor's Degree

DUTIES :


Translate unburdened cost into fully burdened cost for site deployments in the field


Must account for base hardware costs, program cost model escalations, labor. Installation travel and per-endpoint software licensing.


The candidate must possess strong analytical skills to deconstruct, understand, and map out the legacy cost model from existing data outputs


Once the legacy model is understood, the candidate must develop a standardized, scalable tool designed to rapidly and accurately generate new cost estimate


The candidate must draft and maintain a formal Standard Operating Procedures


This is critical to ensure the methodology is documented, repeatable by other team members and eliminates the single point of failure


Prepare Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations and participate in formal estimate reviews as directed by the Government


Prepare Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) in government approved format


Prepare comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make recommendations


Reviews incoming 7600B's and MIPRs for accuracy and completeness


Reviews agreement & total payment log to ensure ceiling is accurate to process payment


Assigns RMO # and update funding log with payment information


Prepares coversheet & corresponding documentation for folder & submission


Returns to customer for additional information, signatures or corrections if needed


Reviews & Signs O2C coversheet or return for correction


Submits payments and all documentation to O2C Team & update funding log


Identifies and proposes funding solutions for the portfolio


Reviews and analyzes budget proposals and funding requests, along with identifying anticipated impact on proposed decisions for the portfolio


Conducts cost-benefit analyses to determine value


Reviews funding requests and makes recommendations to the Government


Performs analysis on budget to develop leadership insights and presenting results

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".