Cost Estimator - Journeyman level

Applied Research Solutions•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

ARS is seeking a Cost Estimator to provide support to Program Executive Office for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Sustainment Division (NCL). Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Current Active Top-Secret Clearance
BA/BS degree
3+ years of relevant work experience within a DoD setting
Familiarization with Air Force Cost Estimating practices & techniques
Strong Finance background
Analytical mindset

Responsibilities

Use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation.
Use of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, produce, field, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system.
Most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, execution, etc.) for initiating new programs.
Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope.
Analyze Contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost, schedule, and performance.
Use of the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyses is mandatory use for working in the NC3 Directorate for all cost analysis positions.
Analytical processes, such as setting up the problem, conducting background research, collecting, and reducing data, displaying data for analysis, formulating mathematical expressions, and drawing conclusions.
Compliance with all cost estimating guidance including the appropriate DoD, Air Force, AFMC, AFNWC, or lower-level policy, publications, supplements, manuals, etc., as well as applicable documents and regulations, systems, processes, and guides, as required.
Will perform other duties as assigned.