Cost Estimator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Cost Estimator will support cost estimation and financial analysis activities for DoD acquisition programs under close mentorship from senior cost estimation staff. This role is ideal for a junior-to-mid-level professional looking to grow their expertise in defense cost estimating while contributing to budgeting, spend planning, and reporting efforts in collaboration with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team.
• Assist in developing cost estimates in support of Defense Health Systems acquisition activities.
• Apply statistical techniques (e.g., regression analysis, basic Monte Carlo simulation) under senior guidance to support cost risk analysis.
• Analyze historical program data to help refine cost models and estimate future program costs.
• Support the development of spend plans using program office data, coordinating with FP&A leadership.
• Assist in organizing and participating in budget planning meetings.
• Contribute to written deliverables including reports, dashboards, and briefing materials.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support program objectives.
• Support contract proposal evaluations and acquisition documentation as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant cost estimation, financial analysis, or budget analysis experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of federal (government) work experience required; DoD experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools), including ACE, POST, and Librarian.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• General understanding of DoD contracts, budgeting, and acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with the PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) process, or ability to quickly learn.
• Working knowledge of DoD Instruction 5000.73 (Cost Analysis Guidance and Procedures).
• Basic familiarity with MIL-STD-881F and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to support client meetings and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification (or active pursuit of) CCEA or PCEA.
• Experience as a Budget or Accounting Analyst using GFEBS (General Fund Enterprise Business System).
• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.
• DoD Financial Management Certification Level I or II (DFMC-1/DFMC-2).
• DAU coursework or certification in Business Financial Management (BFM) or Business Cost Estimating (BCE).
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts.
• Experience with agile or project management methodologies

SALARY

• Salary is commensurate with both location and experience.

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BENEFITS

• 15 days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401K Program (up to 4% employer matching)
• Three Gold Healthcare Options (with 75%-90% employer-paid premiums)
• Flexible Spending Account / Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Professional Training and Development
• Corporate Team Building Events
• And MORE!

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