Cost Estimator/Analyst

LMI • Remote,

5d • $112,000 - $192,000 • Remote

About The Position

LMI seeks a mid- to senior-level Cost Estimator/Analyst to support a federal program management office. The role estimates costs for a client portfolio of communications, sensor, and surveillance systems and 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 develops and maintains life cycle cost estimates, independent government cost estimates, rough order of magnitude estimates, and other analyses. It also involves analyzing estimate sensitivity and uncertainty, coordinating with program stakeholders and other contractors, and presenting estimate results. Work should follow DHS Headquarters and GAO Cost Assessment Guide standards to support government review, independent replication and validation, and future updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, management, finance, mathematics, 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 covering financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications.
• U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility 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), independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and ad hoc estimates and analyses for client programs and projects.
• Conduct sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
• Participate in program meetings and technical interchanges to stay 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