Cost Estimator

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is seeking a Cost Estimator to integrate programmatic requirements with cost analyses and life-cycle cost estimates for DoD programs. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, organizational skills, and adherence to cost accounting standards.

You will prepare IGCEs, refine cost models with technical changes, and support budgeting and POM planning. Some travel and a DoD secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (BS/BA).
• Minimum 5 years of cost analysis experience.
• Experience developing IGCEs and life-cycle cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review cost analyses using ACEIT.
• Prepare estimates for changes in baselines and funding.
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters and cost factors.
• Develop life-cycle cost estimates for programs.
• Support contract cost estimating and financial reconciliations.
• Provide detailed financial reports and defend costing methodologies.
• Develop IGCEs to support program management.

Skills

ACEIT

Cost analysis

Cost modeling

IGCEs

Budget forecasting

Cost accounting standards

GAAP

Security clearance

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

ACEIT

Job description

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking a highly innovative and motivated Cost Estimator to join our dynamic team supporting the Project Manager Formation Based Mission Autonomy project office. The Cost Estimator will ensure financial integration of programmatic requirements, both technical and sustainment requirements, and align materiel and capability development to enable effective system-of-systems development. This position requires a strategic critical thinker with exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review cost analyses in Automated Cost Estimating Integration Tool (ACEIT)
• Prepare estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing cost models
• Provide supporting documents to for defending cost estimating methodologies
• Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of the program
• Support contract cost estimating financial activities and processing reconciliations
• Routinely provide detailed financial reports and documentation
• Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) to support program management needs
• Evaluate impacts on program based on direction and funding adjustments.
• Ability to support the POM planning cycle.

Required

• BS or BA Degree
• 5 of relevant experience providing cost analysis
• Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications
• Experience preparing IGCEs
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, alternative design, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proficient with ACEIT
• Familiarity with Army Acquisition Process
• Knowledge and skill in the application of policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of costing
• Ability to project future budgetary requirements based on historical information
• Some travel
• Must have an in-scope DoW Secret security clearance

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE [e-mail] or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.