Naval Technical Cost Analyst & Contracting Specialist

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk is seeking a Technical Cost Specialist to support the POLICY & SUPPORT (C430) in the MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR. The role emphasizes cost analysis, contracting oversight, and producing technical advisory outputs for shipboard systems.

The position requires experience with cost proposals, government estimates, and TAR preparation, plus the ability to coordinate scoping with contractors. Security clearance eligibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience at or equivalent to GS-11 level in federal service or private/public sector equivalent.
• Experience with ship repair operations and cost analysis techniques.
• Experience with preparing reports to explain and persuade readers to adopt positions.
• Experience with estimating practices, production scheduling, and negotiating.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer-oriented support for operational units, Fleet and Type Commanders, in matters of technical and logistical services and maintenance and readiness of shipboard equipment and services.
• Perform the full range of responsibilities of Procurement Contracting Officer and Administrative Contracting Officer functions.
• Conduct scoping conferences to develop a mutual understanding with the contractor of the requirements of the specification work.
• Evaluate contractor cost proposals to determine reasonableness and analyze cost elements using drawings and technical manuals.
• Prepare written TAR with clear rationale identifying recommendations.
• Review specifications and work packages for clarity to develop an independent government estimate (IGE).
• Review and compare bid prices, with planning estimates and perform on-site surveillance of major acquisition contracts.

Skills

Cost analysis

Procurement contracting

Ship repair ops

Cost proposals evaluation

Technical reporting

Negotiation

Job description

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk is seeking a Technical Cost Specialist to support the POLICY & SUPPORT (C430) in the MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR. The role emphasizes cost analysis, contracting oversight, and producing technical advisory outputs for shipboard systems.

The position requires experience with cost proposals, government estimates, and TAR preparation, plus the ability to coordinate scoping with contractors. Security clearance eligibility is essential.