COST ANALYST / COST ESTIMATOR

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) seeks candidates with at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or NH-02 pay band, or equivalent, in Federal service or private/public sectors. The role requires demonstrated ability to perform Life Cycle cost estimates and analysis for weapons system acquisition programs.

Applicants should refer to the Office of Personnel Management qualifications standards for general schedule criteria.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11/NH-02 or equivalent.
• Specialized experience includes performing Life Cycle cost estimates and analysis for weapons system acquisition programs.

Skills

Life Cycle cost estimation

Job description

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing Life Cycle cost estimates and analysis for weapons system acquisition programs.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards//#url=Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.