Senior Cost Estimator

Koniag Professional Services LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Warrenton VA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and Professional Services LLC currently has an opening for a Senior Cost Estimator for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The successful candidate will assist Government Customers with developing maintaining and analyzing Cost Estimates; and Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD). In addition the candidate will provide operational financial management and budget execution in direct support of the Government Customers. Essential Functions Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation maintain and update credible defensible and replicable cost estimates (including 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 cost estimates shall be developed in accordance with the applicable program documents to include but not limited to the Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) and Program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Assesstechnicalrequirementprogramperformancecostandschedulerisk asapplicableto the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates. Consult the appropriate technical experts/teams when determining risk and uncertainty and document all rationale and sources. Use Governmentapproved cost estimating tools/software to perform the estimates and utilize appropriate data from Government approved published database to include but not limited to Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE). Provide in-depth documentation for all details methodologies and assumptions used in the cost estimates in accordance with DoD instructions regulations and in accordance with local/programofficeinstructionsreplicablebyWBSand encompassed within the cost with Military Standard 881F (13-MAY-2022) Defense Cost and Resource Center Office of the Secretary of Defense/Cost Assessment and Performance Evaluation cost estimates shall use the appropriate approved WBS as the framework for building the cost software cost and schedule performance data from relevant historical analogous programs for utilization in cost analysis and integration with the Defense Cost and Resource Center. Normalize the raw cost data and actual software/cost data collected from the Program Contractor. Once the raw data has been collected complete documentation of the inputs (to include storage of theoriginalrawdataformats)normalizationmethodologiesandresultsshallbeincludedinataminimumthe Government storage comprehensive reports papers and/or presentations that explain all facets of the cost estimate and justify the results Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations and participate in formal estimate reviews as directed Reviewpresentations shallbe ingovernmentapprovedformatandapproved by the appropriate government cost Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) in government approved formattoensureconsistencycompletenessandthoroughnessregardingtheadequacyofthedocumenttoprovide sufficient detail to promote Life Cycle Cost (LCC) document evaluation shall at a minimum include formal reviews at the directions of the appropriate government cost lead to ensure compliance with the following: the ASP Risk Management Plan Operational Requirements Documents DoD 5000.4-M DoDI 5000.73 MIL-STD-881 and other applicable reference/compliance documents and local guidance. Prepare comprehensive reports papers and/or presentations that explain all facets of the Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make incoming 7600Bs and MIPRs for accuracy and completenessReviews agreement & total payment log to ensure ceiling is accurate to process paymentAssigns RMO # and update funding log with payment informationPrepares coversheet & corresponding documentation for folder & submissionReturns to customer for additional information signatures or corrections if neededReviews & Signs O2C coversheet or return for correctionSubmits payments and all documentation to O2C Team & update funding logIdentifies 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 portfolioConducts cost-benefit analyses to determine funding requests and makes recommendations to the analysis on budget to develop leadership insights and presenting resultsReviews budget recommendations with senior spend plan preparation and maintenance budget exhibit preparation and financial execution metrics tracking and monitors and documents funding move requests for the organization through Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).Monitors spending to ensure it remains within and forecasting future financial behalf of the Government Customers prepares funds briefings financial planning requirements budget reviews and congressional submissions financial data calls annual program plans open commitment/open obligation reports and funding documentsPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements:8 years of DoD cost estimation financial planning and analysis experience5 years of experience as part of a DoD Program/Budget Execution officeExtensive experience developing and refining Government Cost estimation developing maintaining and updating credible defensible and replicable Government CostEstimates such as Life-Cycle Cost Estimates Independent Government Cost Estimates Cost/BudgetExcursions ROMs Program Contractor Cost Estimate in support of annual Program ObjectiveMemorandum (POM) submissions for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life developing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD)Experience preparing comprehensive reports papers and/or presentations that explain all facets of theCost Estimates and Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make complex financial data gathering and analytic capability; and proven experience developing recommendations for DoD senior leadersExperience preparing spend plans budget exhibit preparation and financial execution metrics tracking and experience preparing funds briefings financial planning requirements budget reviews and congressional submissions financial data calls annual program plans open commitment/open obligation reports and funding deep experience creating and reviewing MIPRs for Government approval Knowledge of DAIExperience working with classified systems and environmentsStrong organizational project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities Proven stakeholder management and effective communication strategies with clients and senior to take a conceptual discussion and build a presentation to convey the message to senior technical writing and documentation skillsAdvanced MS Sharepoint Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams Excel and Outlook application skills Desired SkillsPrior Federal government professional services or Federal consulting experienceProfessional Certifications such as ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst; DAWIA Cost Estimating Certification; and/or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) PMP ITIL Lean Scrum SAFe AgileKnowledge of cybersecurity concepts methodology techniques and technologies as well as cloud architecture. Experience performing on projects of similar size and : Bachelorss Degree in a related fieldClearance Requirement:To be considered must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI clearance Office Location and Travel:Will be required to report onsite at the Warrenton VA location 5-days a week. Some CONUS travel in support of the Government Customer may be requiredOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail by calling to request Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical professional and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers employees and native communities. For more information please Opportunity Employer/Veterans/ Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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Senior IC