Junior Cost Estimator

ACT1 Federal•Arlington, VA

6d•$77,000 - $94,000•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