Cost Estimator

Astrion • Bedford, MA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimator to directly support the USAF Cloud One Program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. This full-time, salaried position requires a Secret clearance and involves performing all program office estimates and analyses using the ACEIT Tool Suite. The role focuses on applying routine cost estimating methods, assessing the impact of various factors on the costs of weapon systems, analyzing contractor financial data, and ensuring compliance with all relevant cost estimating guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD
• Use of the ACEIT Tool Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyzes.
• 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, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to adapt quickly to work in an multi-disciplined environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and in person.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of USAF Acquisition process is desired

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, 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 Tools (ACEIT) Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyzes is mandatory use for working in the C3I&N Directorate (AFLCMC/HN) 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, AFLCMC, or lower-level policy, publications, supplements, manuals, etc., as well as applicable documents and regulations, systems, processes, and guides, as required

What This Job Offers

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