Cost Estimator/Analyst

LMI • Washington, DC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

LMI seeks a mid to senior-level cost estimator to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. The role involves joining a team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help the client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate travel and trade. As part of a high-performing team, the individual will augment vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect the nation. LMI is a mission-driven consulting firm dedicated to advancing the management of government, combining analytic rigor, digital innovation, and deep domain expertise to help public-sector clients solve complex challenges. The role involves working alongside experts in data, technology, and policy to deliver practical solutions that improve operations, strengthen national security, and create lasting public value. The primary function is to perform cost estimating of the client’s portfolio of communications, sensor, and surveillance systems and the infrastructure that supports them. These costs will be used in the contract award process as budgetary cycle inputs to support investment decisions and as elements of other program products and requirements to provide cost information to Congress, OMB, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• A 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 communication skills, both oral and written.
• A true team player who maintains 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and update life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and independent government cost estimates (IGCEs) for the client’s programs and projects, as well as 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 results of estimates in a variety of formats such as verbal presentations, narrative reports, and briefings 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