Cost Estimator

About the role

KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through two core portfolios: Warrior Readiness, and Warrior Care. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation for focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA has been awarded the Inc. Best Workplaces every year from 2019 to 2025, recognized on the Best for Vets List by Military Times from 2019 to 2025, and garnered the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award from 2021 to 2025.

This position supports the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) Facilities Directorate (GF) as a Cost Estimator. In this role you will provide dedicated cost research and market analysis support to the Statement of Work (SOW) Writing Cell, compiling historical cost data and commercial market intelligence to support Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) for MCICOM GF facilities projects in support of program tasks. You will maintain cost data libraries and produces structured market research reports that enable Government contracting officers to develop defensible cost positions.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze historical cost data from RSMeans, PACES, government contract databases, and prior award records to support IGCE development
• Conduct commercial market surveys and vendor capability research for facilities construction, sustainment, and O&M requirements
• Produce structured market research reports and IGCE cost support packages in compliance with FAR Part 10 and 15 requirements
• Maintain a living cost data library organized by project type, trade, and installation
• Coordinate data calls across program office sections to gather programmatic inputs required for cost justification documents

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field
• 4–6 years of experience in cost estimating, market research, or financial analysis in a DoD or federal facilities/construction context
• Familiarity with IGCE development methodologies and federal cost estimating standards
• Proficiency in RSMeans or equivalent construction cost databases; strong Excel and data management skills
• Active Secret clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC); active Secret clearance (or interim Secret at minimum) required at the start of performance and maintained for the duration of the contract

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Prior experience supporting MCICOM, NAVFAC, or Marine Corps installations programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans
• PTO
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
• 401K with Company Match
• Observes all federal holidays
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Career Development Process

Position is full-time/exempt; location at MCB Quantico, VA; anticipated start date Fall 2026.

Base pay: $90,000 – $110,000 USD (varies by state wage transparency requirements and candidate qualifications).