Cost Estimator/Analyst

LMI • Remote,

48d • Remote

About The Position

LMI seeks a mid- to senior-level cost estimator to support a federal program management office. The role involves estimating costs for a portfolio of communications, sensor, and surveillance systems and their supporting infrastructure. Estimates inform contract awards, budget cycles, investment decisions, and program materials that provide cost information to Congress, OMB, and other stakeholders. The position supports a federal client focused on border safety and facilitating travel and trade.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, management, finance, math, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–10 years plus of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PowerBI.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications.
• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant cost estimating certifications with ICEAA or AACE.
• Previous work with CBP or DHS.
• Experience with ACEIT and Crystal Ball software.
• Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and independent government cost estimates (IGCEs) for client programs and projects, along with ad hoc estimates and analyses.
• Conduct sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
• Participate in program meetings and technical interchanges to remain current with program requirements.
• Participate in the review and reconciliation of estimates developed by other contractors.
• Present estimate results through verbal presentations, narrative reports, and briefing charts.
• Generate estimates in accordance with DHS Headquarters and GAO Cost Assessment Guide standards to facilitate government review, third-party replication and validation, and future updates or enhancements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level