Air Force Cost Estimator

AACE International; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA

Disability Insurance

Student Loan Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Air Force Cost Estimator to support program cost management for IT and weapon system acquisitions. You will work with Air Force PMOs to develop LCCEs, EAs, BCAs, AoAs, and ROMs, shaping decisions that affect national defense budgets.

You will collaborate with program managers, engineers, contracting officers, and budget analysts, delivering data-driven insights and applying best practices in cost estimation across the lifecycle of defense programs.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree; four years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's.
• Three years of professional experience including two years with cost estimation, data analytics, or Excel.
• Experience with Air Force Program Office or other DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost analysis products: LCCEs, EAs, BCAs, AoAs, ROMs.
• Collaborate with Air Force program managers, engineers, contracting officers, and budget analysts.
• Provide expert cost advice to senior government leadership.
• Apply industry best practices in cost estimating.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Excel

Air Force program office experience

DoD programs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACEIT

SEER-SEM

Crystal Ball

TruePlanning

SharePoint

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

OneNote

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

We're seeking a skilled and motivated Air Force Cost Estimator to join our team, working alongside Air Force Program Management Offices to help shape the future of national defense. Our clients rely on us to deliver high-quality, data-driven insights that guide billion-dollar decisions. As a trusted advisor, you'll help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely while supporting the mission of national defense.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in managing and controlling program costs for cutting-edge Information Technology (IT) and/or weapon system acquisitions throughout their entire lifecycle. Your expertise will directly support strategic decision-making and ensure the success of high-visibility defense programs.

• Develop a wide range of cost analysis products, including: Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Economic Analyses (EAs), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), What-if Analyses or Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs)

• Collaborate closely with Air Force program managers, engineering Leads, contracting officers, and budget analysts

• Provide expert cost advice and insights to senior government leadership

• Contribute to a culture of excellence by applying industry best practices and thought leadership in cost estimating

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's

• THREE (3) years of professional experience including TWO (2) years of experience with cost estimation, data analytics, statistical analysis, or Excel spreadsheets

• Experience with Air Force Program Office or other DoD programs

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) (or ability to obtain CCEA) via International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) or equivalent recognized certification authority

• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in Microsoft Office programs (SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, One Note, etc.)

• Additional relevant certifications and training such as Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 1+, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma and similar process improvement techniques

• Experience producing cost estimates in both traditional and agile software development environments; commercial versus organic (DoD) development solutions; and efforts to shift program sustainment and development into a Cloud environment

• Additionally, a general or integrated perspective and/or experience in DoD acquisition, financial management, and cost analysis

• Experience using the following cost estimating tools: ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool), SEER-SEM (Software Evaluation and Estimation of Resources - Software Estimating Model), Crystal Ball, TruePlanning

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.