4084 Cost Estimating Analyst

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly experienced Cost Estimating Analyst Principal to support complex to extremely complex defense acquisition programs. The successful candidate will bring expert knowledge in cost estimation, strategic advisory, and project execution within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and technical analysis skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced setting.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Lead cost estimating support from project inception to completion for high-complexity programs.
• Provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, and advisory support to program and project staff.
• Analyze and evaluate program challenges and recommend improvements and optimization strategies.
• Consult with clients to define requirements, problems, and appropriate solutions.
• Supervise and coordinate studies, surveys, and data collection efforts.
• Ensure effective communication with customers and coordination of analyst team activities.
• Organize front-end team structures and define estimation methodologies and project concepts.
• Manage project schedules and cost performance and conduct technical reviews of deliverables.
• Allocate and prioritize resources across concurrent tasks and activities.
• Utilize the ACEIT Tool Suite for all Program Office Estimates (POEs) and cost analyses as required by the PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB).
• Prepare and submit estimating schedules to the PM and Cost Chief within five (5) business days of estimate assignment.
• Adjust to program delays or government-directed changes without penalty.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) with 21 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses and 3 semester hours of Calculus.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a master's degree; or 25 years with a bachelor's degree.
• At least 7 years must include weapons system acquisition cost analysis.
• Experience supporting the Defense Acquisition System as a financial support analyst, including UCAs, MTAs, MCAs, software acquisition, and acquisition of services.
• Proven track record in collecting, tracking, and reporting financial data in compliance with fiscal law and PPBE policy.
• Demonstrated experience in weapons system acquisition cost analysis, with progressively responsible assignments.
• At least 7 years of experience must include weapons system acquisition cost analysis.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• DAWIA Certified Defense Acquisition Professional in the Business Financial Management functional area.
• Credentialed in Defense Business Systems for Financial Managers (CBFM 003).
• Completion of DAU courses BFM 2270, CLE 077, BFM 2730, and CBFM 003.

CLEARANCE:

• TS/SCI minimum