Cost Estimator - Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21015
About the Job
Summary
DAS Services is actively searching for an experienced Cost Estimator to lend their expertise in cost-estimating support. The chosen individual will play a crucial role in various cost functions related to program and project costs by formulating, justifying, and executing incurred or future expenses. Teleworking options are available based on mission requirements, while the primary reporting location will be at Aberdeen Proving Ground, with occasional in-person support needed at Ft. Belvoir, requiring a minimum of four in-person support days per month. This opportunity offers a professional setting for an individual well-versed in cost-estimating practices to make a significant impact within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing R&D cost estimates for prototype projects
- Developing life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of a program
- Preparing estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
- Analyzing mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing a cost model
- Providing support in defending cost estimating methodologies
- Refining and adjusting cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-offs
- Providing detailed cost reports and documentation
- Providing advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
- Developing Independent Government Estimates (IGCEs) for R&D prototype projects to support management needs
Required Travel: Yes.
Required Skills:
- Active Secret Clearance required
- Preparing independent government cost estimates (IGCE)
- Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
- Providing all necessary cost estimating, cost analysis, documentation, and support to RCCTO Army projects/programs
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 4 years of relevant experience providing cost analysis
- Experience in DoD acquisition programs. Army experience preferred.
- Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
- Use of ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools) and Excel in development and review of cost analyses and project cost estimates
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with contracts, budget, and the program acquisition processes.
- Cost Estimating certifications such as PCE/A or CCE/A.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.
The DAS Culture: We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.
DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
- Free Health Care from Aetna
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Group Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Training