Senior Cost Estimator

About the role

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Warrenton, VA.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models.
• Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates (including Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, Program Contractor Cost Estimate, in support of annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions) for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle.
• Assess technical requirements, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.
• Consult the appropriate technical experts/teams when determining risk and uncertainty and document all rationale and sources.
• Use Government approved cost estimating tools/software to perform the estimates and utilize appropriate data from Government approved published databases to include but not limited to Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE).
• Provide in-depth documentation for all details, methodologies, and assumptions used in the cost estimates in accordance with, DoD instructions, regulations, and local guidance.
• Source data shall be documented in accordance with local/program office instructions, replicable by WBS and encompassed within the cost model.
• Develop Program WBS as required to ensure and maintain compliance with Military Standard 881F (13-MAY-2022), Defense Cost and Resource Center, Office of the Secretary of Defense/Cost Assessment and Performance Evaluation requirements.
• Collect software, cost, and schedule performance data from relevant historical analogous programs for utilization in cost analysis and integration with the Defense Cost and Resource Center.
• Normalize the raw cost data and actual software/cost data collected from the Program Contractor. Document the inputs (to include storage of the original raw data formats), normalization methodologies, and results shall be included in, at a minimum, the Government storage repository.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the cost estimate and justify the results, reasonableness of the results, and provide cross checks for major WBS elements or cost drivers.
• Prepare Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations and participate in formal estimate reviews as directed by the Government.
• Prepare Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) in government approved format to ensure consistency, completeness, and thoroughness regarding the adequacy of the document to provide sufficient detail to promote Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimating.
• Reviews incoming 7600B's and MIPRs for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews agreement & total payment log to ensure ceiling is accurate to process payment.
• Assigns RMO # and update funding log with payment information.
• Prepares coversheet & corresponding documentation for folder & submission.
• Returns to customer for additional information, signatures or corrections if needed.
• Submits payments and all documentation to O2C Team & update funding log.
• Identifies and proposes funding solutions for the portfolio.
• Reviews and analyzes budget proposals and funding requests, along with identifying anticipated impact on proposed decisions for the portfolio.
• Conducts cost-benefit analyses to determine value.
• Reviews funding requests and makes recommendations to the Government.
• Performs analysis on budget to develop leadership insights and presenting results.
• Reviews budget recommendations with senior leaders.
• Conducts spend plan preparation and maintenance, budget exhibit preparation, and financial execution metrics tracking and reporting.
• Tracks, monitors, and documents funding move requests for the organization through Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).
• Maintains spending to ensure it remains within budget.
• Prepares funds briefings, financial planning requirements, budget reviews and congressional submissions, financial data calls, annual program plans, open commitment/open obligation reports, and funding documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 8+ years of DoD cost estimation, financial planning and analysis experience.
• 5+ years of experience as part of a DoD Program/Budget Execution office.
• Extensive experience developing and refining Government Cost estimation models.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating credible, defensible, and replicable Government Cost Estimates, such as Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, Program Contractor Cost Estimate, in support of annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle.
• Experience developing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD).
• Proven experience preparing comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the Cost Estimates and Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated complex financial data gathering and analytic capability; and proven experience developing recommendations for DoD senior leaders.
• Proven experience preparing spend plans, budget exhibit preparation, and financial execution metrics tracking and reporting.
• Proven experience preparing funds briefings, financial planning requirements, budget reviews and congressional submissions, financial data calls, annual program plans, open commitment/open obligation reports, and funding documents.
• Prior Federal government, professional services or Federal consulting experience.
• Professional Certifications such as ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst; DAWIA Cost Estimating Certification; and/or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), PMP, ITIL, Lean, Scrum, SAFe, Agile.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, methodology, techniques, and technologies, as well as cloud architecture.
• Experience performing on projects of similar size and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• To be considered, must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Will be required to report onsite at the Warrenton, VA location 5-days a week. Some CONUS travel in support of the Government Customer may be required.