Senior Cost Estimator/Analyst

Position Overview

SIXGEN is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator/Analyst to provide expert cost estimating and analytical support for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial, technical, and programmatic data using quantitative, statistical, economic, and engineering methods to support informed decision-making.
• Collect, organize, normalize, analyze, and document cost, technical, financial, and programmatic data for acquisition programs.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates (LCCE), independent cost estimates (ICE), component cost analyses (CCA), and program office estimates (POE).
• Perform analysis of alternatives, business case analyses, cost risk assessments, schedule realism assessments, and cost estimating relationship (CER) development.
• Support project teams by providing cost estimating expertise and advising on methodologies, models, and estimating factors.
• Prepare, present, and defend cost estimates, analyses, and technical briefings to Program Offices, Program Executive Offices, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Cost Estimating, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis, or a qualifying bachelor's degree with additional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of DoD and/or Intelligence Community acquisition cost estimating and cost analysis experience.
• At least 7 years supporting C4I or major automated information systems acquisition programs.
• Experience developing and documenting Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analyses (CCA), and Program Office Estimates (POE).
• Experience developing and analyzing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) and/or Intelligence Capability Baseline Descriptions (ICBD).
• Experience developing cost estimating relationships (CERs), cost factors, and performing cost risk analysis and research.
• Strong quantitative analysis, financial modeling, statistical analysis, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Technology Proficiency

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Cost Estimating, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis, or a qualifying bachelor's degree with additional experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Cost Estimating, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis, or a qualifying bachelor's degree with additional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of DoD and/or Intelligence Community acquisition cost estimating and cost analysis experience.
• At least 7 years supporting C4I or major automated information systems acquisition programs.
• Experience developing and documenting Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analyses (CCA), and Program Office Estimates (POE).
• Experience developing and analyzing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) and/or Intelligence Capability Baseline Descriptions (ICBD).
• Experience developing cost estimating relationships (CERs), cost factors, and performing cost risk analysis and research.
• Strong quantitative analysis, financial modeling, statistical analysis, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family, employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance, 401K with a 4% employer contribution, professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc.), flexible and remote work policies for most positions, flexible PTO and holiday schedule.

About the Role

SIXGEN combines innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Pay

The final package will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to lead strategic growth.

Schedule

Flexible and remote work policies for most positions.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family.
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance.
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution.
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc.).
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions.
• Flexible PTO and holiday schedule.