Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator – Overview The right mixture of great ideas and funding can create change. In a complex organization, allocating funding to where it can be most effective can be challenging. That's why we need you, a financial analyst who can easily navigate the requirements, policies, and regulations that govern funding to make sure the United States Air Force’s resources can make the most impact. As a financial analyst on our team, you’ll create a financial management strategy to help the Air Force program office succeed. You’ll work with program office leadership and integrated product teams to develop an actionable plan for your client to secure the funding needed to achieve their goals. Using your knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies, you’ll help your client develop well‑formed requirements. Once the funding is in place, you’ll make sure the funding is used efficiently through consistent tracking and communication with program office leadership. This is your chance to work on high‑level cost and financial analysis while imparting your financial analysis expertise to your team. Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience with lifecycle cost analysis for Air Force clients through creation of cost estimates for acquisition programs such as development, production, or sustainment using cost estimating relationships (CERs) and statistical methods Experience performing risk‑adjusted cost analyses, sensitivity analyses, and parametric modeling using cost estimating tools and methodologies such as ACEIT, Crystal Ball, or SEER Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles Ability to ensure cost estimates align with Department of War and Air Force cost estimation policies, including DoDI 5000.73 Ability to utilize computer software such as Microsoft Excel to develop tools and databases for program cost estimating for Air Force programs Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and provide and explain analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior program office leadership Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, or Economics Preferred Qualifications Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills Top Secret clearance Financial Management or Cost Estimating Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) Certification Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date. At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. Equal Opportunity Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr