Estimator - Government

Technomics is a growing employee-owned, decision analytics company that provides professional services and management solutions to help our clients make better decisions faster . We enable a wide range of clients across the Federal government, from senior level policy makers to program managers, to choose smartly, buy effectively and operate efficiently . We deliver practical, credible and defensible results offering actionable insights by applying data-driven and analytics-based approaches in combination with multidisciplinary talent, subject matter expertise, and tangible and repeatable assets in the form of databases, models, approaches and techniques.
Should have the knowledge, skills, abilities and initiative to deliver timely, practical and innovative solutions to our clients as part of high-performing project teams typically composed of a mix of junior and mid-level analysts.

Our employee-owners pride themselves on their ability to apply deep analytical rigor and innovative thought that assist clients in understanding and solving a myriad of challenging resource planning and management problems.
This position may be located in Arlington, VA (Headquarters), Washington, D.Develop independent or program life cycle cost estimates and accompanying risk, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
Develop economic analyses, including but not limited to business case analyses, cost/benefit analyses and analysis-of-alternatives
Assess industry contract cost and schedule performance and conduct variance root cause analysis
Document and present/defend analytical results
Develop and train less experienced cost analysts
Apply highly effective customer service skills and work effectively with teams to foster a collaborative work environment across the organization.
Present as a value-focused professional, comfortable with presenting analytical results, engaging clients, and collaborating across Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, or business) or a discipline that fosters problem solving, structured thought and creativity
Minimum of 2 years' defense, intelligence and/or civil agency program cost and economic analysis experience.
Documented completion of college-level coursework in mathematics through Calculus II
Ability to operate effectively in environments with evolving requirements, incomplete data, and/or shifting priorities
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel for performing cost analysis, data reconciliation, quick-turn financial modeling, and working with large and/or calculation-intensive datasets
Active SECRET Clearance (highly desirable)
Knowledge of cost estimating and economic analysis models, methods, theories, and their application
Knowledge of weapons and/or automated information systems design procedures and methodology, system production technology and techniques, system sustainment, operations and support processes
Knowledge of physical and performance characteristics of various weapons systems and auxiliary equipment
Knowledge of weapons and/or automated information systems work breakdown structures
Knowledge of weapons and/or automated information systems cost drivers
Knowledge of government cost, technical and programmatic data sources
Knowledge of government and industry financial/accounting systems
Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system
Familiarity with the DoW acquisition and contracting environment, including program office support, cost estimating, CDRL development, and/or contracting support including support of contract negotiation
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), including common metrics, data evaluation, and performance reporting
Exposure to risk management activities such as identifying cost or schedule risks, evaluating risk registers, and/or tracking mitigation actions
Experience producing clear technical documentation, including methodologies, assumptions, data sources, and analytical conclusions
Experience using RStudio to perform data analysis, trend analysis, and/or basic statistical modeling in support of cost estimates or program reviews
Experience building reports and visualizations in Power BI to communicate cost, schedule, or performance insights to stakeholders
Exposure to Microsoft PowerApps and Power Automate to create basic workflow solutions, data collection tools, or process automations
Experience using Python for data cleaning, analysis, or automation of repeatable analytical tasks
Experience visually drafting innovative applications using Figma
ICEAA Certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Initiative Act (DAWIA) certification

The salary range listed is one part of our total compensation package, which may also include bonuses, incentives and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law, including disability and protected veteran status.