Estimator (Remote Temporary Position)

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Prepares accurate cost estimates and pricing models for government contracts by analyzing RFPs, labor categories, indirect rates, and compliance requirements. Collaborates with business development, finance, and program teams to ensure competitive, compliant, and well-documented proposals.

Develops, analyzes, evaluates, coordinates, prepares, and supports cost proposals to government and commercial customers.

Presents cost estimates to internal teams, customers, and government audit agencies.

Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data, and company policies and procedures regarding Price Estimating.

Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiations.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

37+ years of experience in pricing, estimating, or cost analysis for IT services

Develop detailed cost and price estimates, including labor, ODCs, subcontractor costs, and indirect rates

Translate RFP requirements, SOWs, and staffing plans into compliant pricing structures

Collaborate with Technical, Business Development, Capture, Contracts, and Finance teams to validate assumptions and staffing approaches

Analyze historical cost data, market benchmarks, and salary surveys to support labor rate development

Review and validate subcontractor pricing, ensuring consistency with prime pricing assumptions

Conduct cost realism and sensitivity analyses as required

Ensure pricing compliance with internal policies and applicable customer or regulatory requirements

developers, engineers, architects, cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, PMO) • Experience pricing FFP and T&M contracts

Advanced Excel skills (cost models, formulas, lookups, scenario analysis)

Experience in government contracting (DoD, civilian, or state/local)

Familiarity with indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A)

FAR, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data concepts)

Experience working with subcontractors and teaming partners

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

We adhere to merit‑based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.