Air Force Programs Cost Estimator (Secret Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Sick Time & Holidays

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Air Force Cost Estimator to join our team, partnering with Air Force offices to shape defense program costs. You’ll craft cost analyses across the lifecycle, advise senior leadership, and collaborate with program managers, engineers, and budget analysts to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and several years of cost estimation and data analytics experience, including Excel.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree; FOUR years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's.
• THREE (3) years of professional experience including TWO (2) years in cost estimation, data analytics, statistical analysis, or Excel.
• Experience with Air Force Program Office or other DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost analysis products: LCCEs, EAs, BCAs, AoAs, ROMs/RoMs.
• Collaborate with AF program managers, engineering leads, contracting officers, and budget analysts.
• Provide expert cost advice to senior government leadership.
• Apply industry best practices and thought leadership in cost estimating.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Excel

Security clearance

Air Force program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACEIT

SEER-SEM

Crystal Ball

TruePlanning

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an Air Force Cost Estimator to join our team, partnering with Air Force offices to shape defense program costs. You’ll craft cost analyses across the lifecycle, advise senior leadership, and collaborate with program managers, engineers, and budget analysts to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and several years of cost estimation and data analytics experience, including Excel.