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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 2 weeks ago

Senior Acquisition Program Cost Analyst/Estimator

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

10+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator to join their Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) team. This role involves developing and reviewing cost-related documents, supporting the acquisition team in cost model development, and leading cost-focused products to ensure program objectives are met.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Brian Grant

Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator will develop, review, and comment on the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of cost-related documents, such as Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Acquisition Program Baselines, and other Acquisition and cost-related documents

The Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator will support the Bowhead/SIOP Acquisition Team in the development of cost models and Cost Estimates in accordance with DoD 5000 Series requirements applicable to Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and in conjunction with technical and programmatic supporting documentation

The Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator will lead development of cost-focused products and work to resolve any disparities with Independent Cost Estimates performed by outside agencies as part of Bowhead’s highly qualified interdisciplinary team

The Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environments

The Senior Cost Analyst will develop cost estimates and models to support a wide range of end products to include, but not limited to: Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Total Ownership Cost (TOC) Analysis, Cost Analysis Requirements Document (CARD), Acquisition support to assist the program in achieving Milestone approvals, Develop, present and defend cost estimates through various cost agencies (i.e. DOD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc), in addition to project customers

Develop Program level cost estimates and reconcile with independent estimates

Provide objective cost/financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to customers

Participate in and/or lead collaborative working groups among a variety of government and industry organizations

Qualification

Cost analysisFinancial managementCost estimating softwareAdvanced ExcelDoD security clearanceCost Estimator certificationListening skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative workingProblem solving

Required

Active DoD security clearance

Bachelor's Degree (Mathematical/Statistical background preferred, but not mandatory)

Applicable certification (i.e. Certified Defense Financial Manager, Certified Construction Manager, PMP, or Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst)

Ten (10) years of experience conducting cost analysis, financial management, execution, tracking, and program analysis, preferably in a DoD ACAT environment

Knowledge/Experience using various cost estimating software tools (i.e. ACEIT and Crystal Ball)

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent listening as well as oral and written communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with customers and colleagues

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location

Preferred

Experience in the use of digital models to build estimates based on optimized facility layouts

Ability to demonstrate an understanding and use of cost estimating best practices—as defined in GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide/Department of the Navy Cost Estimating Guide, including a program baseline, work breakdown structure, methodology and key assumptions, inflation, and fully addressing risk and uncertainty

Sensitivity analysis to evaluate implications of changes in ground rules and assumptions

Experience in cost estimation development in large-scale construction projects, incorporating facility optimization/modernization and capital equipment investment