Senior Cost Estimator/Analyst

SixGen, Inc. • Annapolis Junction, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to provide expert cost estimating and analytical support for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) acquisition programs. This role is responsible for developing defensible life cycle cost estimates, performing quantitative analysis, and delivering data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making across complex acquisition initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Cost Estimating, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis, or a qualifying bachelor's degree with additional experience
• Minimum of 10 years of DoD and/or Intelligence Community acquisition cost estimating and cost analysis experience
• At least 7 years supporting C4I or major automated information systems acquisition programs
• Experience developing and documenting Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analyses (CCA), and Program Office Estimates (POE)
• Experience developing and analyzing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) and/or Intelligence Capability Baseline Descriptions (ICBD)
• Experience developing cost estimating relationships (CERs), cost factors, and performing cost risk analysis and research
• Strong quantitative analysis, financial modeling, statistical analysis, and analytical problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) certification desired

Responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial, technical, and programmatic data using quantitative, statistical, economic, and engineering methods to support informed decision-making.
• Collect, organize, normalize, analyze, and document cost, technical, financial, and programmatic data for acquisition programs.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates (LCCE), independent cost estimates (ICE), component cost analyses (CCA), and program office estimates (POE).
• Perform analysis of alternatives, business case analyses, cost risk assessments, schedule realism assessments, and cost estimating relationship (CER) development.
• Support project teams by providing cost estimating expertise and advising on methodologies, models, and estimating factors.
• Prepare, present, and defend cost estimates, analyses, and technical briefings to Program Offices, Program Executive Offices, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc.)
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

What This Job Offers

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