Acquisition Cost Estimator - Level II

Position Overview This position is contingent upon ACI’s successful award of the associated government contract. All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress. Department: IEW&S Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Compensation: $93,000 - $165,000 / year ACI is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Acquisition Cost Estimator to serve as part of ACI’s Government Programs Team, which supports CPE ISW for IEW&S Headquarters SETA. Duties and Responsibilities As an Acquisition Cost Estimator, you will be responsible analyzing data, researching market trends, and creating cost estimates for a wide range of products and services. Additionally, you will: Assist in the preparation of all RMIC required appointments of Assessable Unit Managers (AUM), Internal Control Administrators (ICA), and Internal Control Evaluators (ICE). Track mandatory RMIC training Coordinate training and assistance for the RMIC program for all PMs Support the CPE initiatives to test and evaluate internal controls across the CPE for all efforts to verify compliance, assess risk, and discover any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses that require correction. Create, implement, monitor and report Corrective Action Plans for internal control deficiencies and material weaknesses. Create, implement, and monitor Corrective Action Plans for internal control deficiencies and material weaknesses Provide support for the Statement of Budgetary Resources Audit. An Acquisition Cost Estimator Who Fits Our Team Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission. Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter. Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders. Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully. Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected. Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests. Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly. Required Qualifications Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Bachelor's degree in business or a related field and four years of relevant experience, or Masters's degree in a related field and no experience Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis, market research, and data analysis. strong analytical skills, be able to work with large amounts of data Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA. Benefits Competitive salary Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program #J-18808-Ljbffr Augustine Consulting, Inc.