Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0010009]

Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S)

ProSidian seeks a Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates for program support on a exempt W2: no overtime pay basis working hybrid on/off client site in the Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) area contract contingent generally located across the Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) across the Continental United States (CONUS) Mid-Atlantic / National Capital Region (NCR) region supporting AFCAA produces independent, credible cost estimates for DAF leaders, CAPE, Congress, and GAO.

We seek Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates candidates with relevant Aerospace And Defense sector experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Aerospace And Defense sector clients such as AFCAA. This as a contract contingent or contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates functional area / swim lane / category discipline professional - operation & support legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a full-time ProSidian employed W-2 position.

Provide services and support as a senior cost estimator / analyst / SME [operation & support legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates] in the aerospace and defense industry sector focussing on risk management solutions for clients such as Department of the Air Force (AFCAA) | Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) / SAF-FMC (Cost & Economics) | AFCAA O&S Division (SAF/FMCY) generally located in Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) and across the continental United States (CONUS) Mid-Atlantic / National Capital Region (NCR) region (of country/world) working hybrid on/off client site.

Acts as senior technical authority for O&S cost estimating; leads development of legacy O&S estimates, ICEs, NACAs, and SCPs; defines methodologies, cost elements, and data strategies; validates models and assumptions; mentors junior analysts; supports sustainment reviews and congressional/GAO briefings. Provide aerospace & defense cost analysis | operation & support (O&S) cost modeling & independent cost estimates | AFCAA sustainment & affordability decision support.

Provide operation & support (O&S) legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates at Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA), Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Legacy cost modeling in this context refers to programs at or beyond initial operating capability plus five years. Federal law requires such programs to have operation & support (O&S) cost estimates for the life of the program, updated annually. Federal law further mandates sustainment reviews for these programs every five years, requiring independent cost estimates in support of those reviews. The annual legacy operation & support (O&S) cost estimates will serve as a starting point for other more detailed cost analyses such as independent cost estimates, trade studies, divestiture analysis, force structure analyses and comparisons to follow-on or new weapon systems etc. The model support effort will also incorporate new (non-legacy) cost estimates from other analysts into a single output file that will provide a long-term picture of Department of the Air Force (DAF) sustainment resource requirements.

Serve as senior technical authority for O&S cost estimating and modeling for ACAT I DAF/DOD aircraft and space programs; lead development of legacy operation & support (O&S) cost estimates and independent cost estimates (ICEs), NACAs, and SCPs; define analytical approach, cost elements, methodologies, and data strategies; review and validate models, assumptions, escalation, and risk analyses; mentor junior estimators and ensure AFI 65-508 compliance; support reconciliations with program offices and OSW CAPE; prepare and brief results to AFCAA leadership, SAF/FMC, Congress, and GAO.

The role(s) are located in the continental United States (CONUS) Mid-Atlantic / National Capital Region (NCR) region, at or near Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region). Initially identified work site address (working hybrid on/off client site: 1130 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330

Qualifications

Desired qualifications for senior cost estimator / analyst / SME | aerospace & defense operation & support (O&S) legacy cost model support and independent cost estimates [AFCAA0010009] (AFCAA0010009) candidates:

Senior cost estimator/analyst/subject matter expert: a senior cost estimator/analyst is a person who is a recognized O&S cost estimating authority with ACAT I level DAF or DOW aircraft and/or space programs, aircraft and/or space programs estimating expertise, providing leadership at the highest technical and programmatic levels for teams to accomplish customer-sponsored projects. Leadership comprises problem definition, identification of avenues of approach, identification of applicable resources and methods, and execution of tasks within the project. Must have 8 or more years of demonstrated progressive cost analysis experience in cost analysis principles and concepts including, but not limited to, major weapon systems procurement and operations and support cost estimating, statistical analysis, cost risk & uncertainty modeling, budget formulation, affordability analyses, cost benefit analysis, and other pertinent analytical experience.

The cost estimating professionals who will perform the tasks identified in paragraphs 2.1 2.2.2 require specific knowledge and experience in accordance with AFI 65-508 for reasonable and complete technical and cost analysis. While the government lead will provide necessary standards, templates, guidance, and feedback to The ProSidian Engagement Team, the government lead does not have the bandwidth to train contractor cost estimators on basic O&S cost estimation techniques. Therefore, The ProSidian Engagement Team will maintain sufficient ratio of experienced cost estimators to junior cost estimators to ensure effective training, guidance, and oversight with minimal intervention by the government. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions within this requirement are crucial for the overall success of the task order for each level of experience:

8+ years progressive cost analysis experience; recognized authority in O&S cost estimating; experience supporting Department of the Air Force or Department of Defense weapon system programs; demonstrated leadership on complex, multi-year cost estimating efforts.

Education / experience requirements / qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, operations research, finance, or related field (master's preferred); minimum 8 years O&S cost estimating experience for DAF/DOD aircraft or space systems; SECRET clearance required.

Estimator/analyst must have a current SECRET clearance (reference paragraph 6.8). Must have experience in the following, but not limited to:

- Technical knowledge of Department of the Air Force system sustainment both past and current platforms. This knowledge will consist of an understanding of the multiple options for system product support and the cost elements affected by different product support strategies. Working knowledge of logistics associated with aircraft and space systems.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel techniques

- Must have at least 5 years concentrated experience doing O&S cost estimating for DAF or DOW aircraft and/or space programs

- Understand drivers and patterns in O&S cost estimates

- Must have completed multiple O&S cost estimates without oversight

- Knowledge of the correct application of inflation and price escalation

- Most have demonstrated experience using the Air Force total ownership cost (AFTOC) database and be able to pull and understand how to use the data

Senior cost estimator/analyst/subject matter expert: a senior cost estimator/analyst is a person who is a recognized O&S cost estimating authority with ACAT I level DAF or DOW aircraft and/or space programs, aircraft and/or space programs estimating expertise, providing leadership at the highest technical and programmatic levels for teams to accomplish customer-sponsored projects. Leadership comprises problem definition, identification of avenues of approach, identification of applicable resources and methods, and execution of tasks within the project. Must have 8 or more years of demonstrated progressive cost analysis experience in cost analysis principles and concepts including, but not limited to, major weapon systems procurement and operations and support cost estimating, statistical analysis, cost risk & uncertainty modeling, budget formulation, affordability analyses, cost benefit analysis, and other pertinent analytical experience.

The cost estimating professionals who will perform the tasks identified in paragraphs 2.1 2.2.2 require specific knowledge and experience in accordance with AFI 65-508 for reasonable and complete technical and cost analysis. While the government lead will provide necessary standards, templates, guidance, and feedback to The ProSidian Engagement Team, the government lead does not have the bandwidth to train contractor cost estimators on basic O&S cost estimation techniques. Therefore, The ProSidian Engagement Team will maintain sufficient ratio of experienced cost estimators to junior cost estimators to ensure effective training, guidance, and oversight with minimal