Cost Estimator

Job Number: R0239976

Cost Estimator

The Opportunity :

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.

Work with us as we help fuel the Air Force with the funding they need.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 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

Nice If You Have:

• 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

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
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• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.