Acquisition Cost Estimator - Level II

Augustine Consulting Inc.; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition & Professional Development Re

Job summary

Augustine Consulting Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Cost Estimator at Level II to join the Government Programs Team at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The role focuses on cost estimation, market research, data analysis, and supporting RMIC activities within IEW&S.

Qualified candidates will have security clearance eligibility (Secret), a business-related degree, and experience in cost analysis. The position offers full-time employment with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Security clearance required: Department of War security clearance and US citizenship.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with four years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with no experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis, market research, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, research market trends, and create cost estimates for a wide range of products and services.
• Assist in the preparation of RMIC appointments (AUM, ICA, ICE).
• Track mandatory RMIC training.
• Coordinate training and assistance for the RMIC program for all PMs.
• Support CPE initiatives to test and evaluate internal controls across the CPE and verify compliance.
• Create, implement, monitor and report Corrective Action Plans for internal control deficiencies.
• Provide support for the Statement of Budgetary Resources Audit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Acquisition Cost Estimator - Level II

Department: IEW&S

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Compensation: $93,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

*** This position is contingent upon ACI’s successful award of the associated government contract.

*** All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress.

ACI is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Acquisition Cost Estimator to serve as part of ACI’s Government Programs Team, which supports CPE ISW for IEW&S Headquarters SETA.

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Acquisition Cost Estimator, you will be responsible analyzing data, researching market trends, and creating cost estimates for a wide range of products and services. Additionally, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of all RMIC required appointments of Assessable Unit Managers (AUM), Internal Control Administrators (ICA), and Internal Control Evaluators (ICE).
• Track mandatory RMIC training
• Coordinate training and assistance for the RMIC program for all PMs
• Support the CPE initiatives to test and evaluate internal controls across the CPE for all efforts to verify compliance, assess risk, and discover any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses that require correction.
• Create, implement, monitor and report Corrective Action Plans for internal control deficiencies and material weaknesses.
• Create, implement, and monitor Corrective Action Plans for internal control deficiencies and material weaknesses
• Provide support for the Statement of Budgetary Resources Audit.

An Acquisition Cost Estimator who fits our team is:

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks "Why?" as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond "stick-fetching" to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field and four years of relevant experience, or
• Masters's degree in a related field and no experience
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis, market research, and data analysis.
• strong analytical skills, be able to work with large amounts of data
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA.

ACI Offers a Robust Benefits Package Which Includes

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program