Federal Cost Modeling Lead — Hybrid Acquisition Expert

Censeo Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group seeks a Cost Modeling Subject Matter Expert to support modernization and recompete of federal recordkeeping services. You will build cost models, analyze transition and ongoing costs, and provide actionable recommendations for acquisition planning.

Ideal candidates have advanced finance/economics degrees and 10+ years in cost modeling, with strong communication skills to present complex analyses to executives in a hybrid Washington, DC setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in research, analysis, cost modeling, or related field.
• Experience developing comprehensive cost models for large, complex recordkeeping transitions.
• Experience analyzing transition, transformation, and ongoing operational costs, including total cost of ownership.
• Demonstrated experience benchmarking costs and evaluating pricing versus market conditions.
• Ability to translate complex financial analyses into executive-level recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cost models for recordkeeping service transition, transformation, and ongoing operations.
• Conduct detailed cost and pricing analyses to support acquisition planning.
• Estimate total cost of ownership from transition through benefits realization.
• Benchmark recordkeeping costs and pricing structures across large plans.
• Evaluate alternative sourcing and service delivery approaches based on cost and value.
• Analyze market data to validate pricing against prevailing conditions.
• Identify major cost drivers and risks, seeking efficiency gains.
• Align cost models with federal requirements and industry practices.
• Translate analyses into clear findings and executive-level recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate cost considerations into planning.

Skills

Cost modeling

Financial analysis

Defined contribution plans

Recordkeeping services

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s in Finance or Economics

Job description

Censeo Consulting Group seeks a Cost Modeling Subject Matter Expert to support modernization and recompete of federal recordkeeping services. You will build cost models, analyze transition and ongoing costs, and provide actionable recommendations for acquisition planning.

Ideal candidates have advanced finance/economics degrees and 10+ years in cost modeling, with strong communication skills to present complex analyses to executives in a hybrid Washington, DC setting.