Cost Estimator

About the role

We are seeking a highly innovative and motivated Cost Estimator to join our dynamic team at Fort Belvoir, VA, supporting the Project Manager Formation Based Mission Autonomy project office. The Cost Estimator will ensure financial integration of programmatic requirements, both technical and sustainment requirements, and align materiel and capability development to enable effective system-of-systems development. This position requires a strategic critical thinker with exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review cost analyses in Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)
• Prepare estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
• Provide supporting documents to defend cost estimating methodologies
• Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program
• Support contract cost estimating financial activities and processing reconciliations
• Routinely provide detailed financial reports and documentation
• Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) to support program management needs
• Evaluate impacts on program based on direction and funding adjustments
• Ability to support the POM planning cycle

Required Skills

• Active / Current Secret level security clearance
• Proficient with ACEIT
• Familiarity with Army Acquisition Process
• Knowledge and skill in the application of policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of costing
• Ability to project future budgetary requirements based on historical information
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5-10 years of relevant experience providing cost analysis
• Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
• Experience preparing IGCEs
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, alternative design, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Required travel: up to 10%

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience providing cost analysis and support to defense acquisition programs
• Possess excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a validation of their government security clearance and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Secret level of clearance is required for this position.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Virginia $140,000/year to $180,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.

Benefits

MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.