Junior Cost Estimator

Junior Cost EstimatorLocation: RemoteTax Term (W2, C2C): W2Job Type (Permanent/Contract): ContractDuration: 6+ monthsPay Range: $40 - $45/hr on W2Job DescriptionThe Software Evaluation and Estimation Resource (SEER 2) task order provides cost estimation, knowledge sharing, and contract management services to the client utilizing the Galorath SEER software suite. The Junior Cost Estimator will support the development and maintenance of an IT lifecycle cost estimate, assist in knowledge sharing activities, and provide documentation and presentation support to senior staff and Government stakeholders. Note: This position requires a client-specific Public Trust clearance which can take 2–3 months to adjudicate. The resource cannot start work until adjudicated.Required SkillsCost/price analysisActivity-based costingGAO cost estimating best practices (GAO-20-195G)Financial documentation & presentationsPreferred SkillsGalorath SEER (SEER-IT, SEER-H, SEER-SYS, SEER-SEM)Parametric cost modelingLifecycle cost estimationDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesAssess products and procedures for compliance with government standards and accounting principles.Support development and maintenance of the IT lifecycle cost estimate using Galorath SEER.Prepare milestone documentation and presentations for senior managers and Government stakeholders.Support knowledge sharing sessions on SEER software suite components.Assist in financial management reporting, obligation/expenditure forecasting, and cost projections.Expected DeliverablesMonthly Progress ReportsCost EstimatesContinuous Knowledge Sharing deliverablesSEER infrastructure maintenance supportEducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or related field required; 5+ years relevant experience in cost/price analysis.