Lead Defense Cost Estimator – Arlington, VA

Incatech Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

INCATech Corp. in Arlington, VA seeks an Expert Cost Estimator to advance cost estimating methodologies and data capabilities for Air Force/Space Force programs.

You will lead cost research across acquisition and O&S life-cycles, mentor analysts, and develop innovative tools that improve accuracy and defensibility of cost estimates. The role requires mastery of DCARC data processes, CSDRs/IPMRs/CPRs, and defense cost data sources, with strong collaboration to integrate estimations into automated

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional cost analysis experience.
• Recognized expertise in Air Force and/or Space Force weapon systems cost estimating and analysis.
• Mastery of weapon system acquisition and O&S cost drivers, cost methodologies, and life-cycle cost estimating.
• Experience developing innovative cost estimating methodologies and advanced analytical tools.
• Extensive experience collecting, interpreting, and normalizing government cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic data.
• Deep experience with CSDRs, IPMRs/CPRs, and DCARC data collection processes.
• Extensive knowledge of defense operating and support cost databases, including VAMOSC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cost research and analytical initiatives supporting Air Force and Space Force weapon systems across acquisition and O&S life-cycle phases.
• Develop, refine, and validate advanced cost estimating methodologies, CERs/SERs, and predictive analytical models.
• Identify and assess cost drivers using historical data to develop defensible forecasting approaches.
• Direct collection, evaluation, normalization, and integration of cost, technical, schedule, and programmatic data from DoD and other sources.
• Apply knowledge of DCARC reporting processes, CSDRs, IPMRs/CPRs, and CPRs.
• Analyze operating and support cost data using AFTOC, VAMOSC, OSMIS, and EVAMOSC.
• Develop and improve cost estimating models, tools, benchmarks, and data-driven methodologies.
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate cost estimating into automated data pipelines and dashboards.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary cost research teams and ensure defensibility of analyses.
• Present methodologies, findings, and recommendations to government stakeholders.

Job description

INCATech Corp. in Arlington, VA seeks an Expert Cost Estimator to advance cost estimating methodologies and data capabilities for Air Force/Space Force programs.

You will lead cost research across acquisition and O&S life-cycles, mentor analysts, and develop innovative tools that improve accuracy and defensibility of cost estimates. The role requires mastery of DCARC data processes, CSDRs/IPMRs/CPRs, and defense cost data sources, with strong collaboration to integrate estimations into automated