Junior Cost Estimator

ACT1 Federal • Arlington, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

ACT1 Federal is looking for a Junior-level Cost Estimator who is beginning to develop experience in cost analysis principles including, but not limited to: Cost/Technical – Some basic familiarity with DAF weapon systems, cost/engineering concepts and a desire to learn how to identify appropriate acquisition and O&S cost drivers. Cost Estimating – Basic understanding of cost drivers and the concepts of estimating the acquisition and O&S costs of weapon systems and subsystems. Data collection – Ability to collect cost, technical, and programmatic data from Government and Industry entities under supervision. Data analysis & cost tools – Basic ability to analyze data and a willingness to learn how to develop cost estimating methods and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Active secret clearance or secret eligible

Nice To Haves

• Some basic familiarity with DAF weapon systems, cost/engineering concepts and a desire to learn how to identify appropriate acquisition and O&S cost drivers.
• Basic understanding of cost drivers and the concepts of estimating the acquisition and O&S costs of weapon systems and subsystems.
• Ability to collect cost, technical, and programmatic data from Government and Industry entities under supervision.
• Basic ability to analyze data and a willingness to learn how to develop cost estimating methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Data collection of technical, programmatic, and cost data for Department of War (DoW) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs.
• Research and data entry into customer databases
• Statistical analysis and development of cost estimating relationships (CERs)
• Development of cost models and/or development on independent cost estimates

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

What This Job Offers

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