Senior Air Force Cost Estimator

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Holiday & Sick Time

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Senior Air Force Cost Estimator to support Air Force program offices with lifecycle cost analyses and advisory services. The role focuses on delivering data-driven cost insights to help guide defense investments.

Active Secret clearance is required, along with a BA/BS and relevant experience in DoD program cost estimation. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities in national security projects.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4 years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's.
• 5+ years of cost estimation, data analytics, statistics, or Excel.
• Experience with Air Force Program Office or other DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Air Force program managers, engineering leads, contracting officers, and budget analysts.
• Provide expert cost advice and insights to senior government leadership.
• Contribute to excellence by applying industry best practices and thought leadership in cost estimating.
• Develop cost analyses including LCCEs, EAs, BCAs, AoAs, ROMs, and what-if analyses.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Excel

Air Force/DoD programs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACEIT

SEER-SEM

Crystal Ball

TruePlanning

Job description

Job Family: Finance Strategy Administration Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Air Force Cost Estimator to join our team, working alongside Air Force Program Management Offices to help shape the future of national defense. Our clients rely on us to deliver high-quality, data-driven insights that guide billion-dollar decisions. As a trusted advisor, you’ll help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely while supporting the mission of national defense. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in managing and controlling program costs for cutting-edge Information Technology (IT) and/or weapon system acquisitions throughout their entire lifecycle. Your expertise will directly support strategic decision-making and ensure the success of high-visibility defense programs. You will develop a wide range of cost analysis products, including:

• Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs)
• Economic Analyses (EAs)
• Business Case Analyses (BCAs)
• Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs)
• What-if Analyses
• Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs)

You’ll have wide-ranging responsibilities including:

• Collaborating closely with Air Force program managers, engineering Leads, contracting officers, and budget analysts
• Providing expert cost advice and insights to senior government leadership
• Contributing to a culture of excellence by applying industry best practices and thought leadership in cost estimating

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's
• FIVE (5) years of experience with cost estimation, data analytics, statistical analysis, or Excel spreadsheets
• Experience with Air Force Program Office or other DoD programs

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) (or ability to obtain CCEA) via International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) or equivalent recognized certification authority is highly desired.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of the entire suite of Microsoft Office programs (SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, One Note, etc.)
• Additional relevant certifications and training such as Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 1+, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma and similar process improvement techniques are also desired.
• Experience producing cost estimates in both traditional and agile software development environments; commercial versus organic (DoD) development solutions; and efforts to shift program sustainment and development into a Cloud environment are desired.
• Additionally, a general or integrated perspective and/or experience in DoD acquisition, financial management, and cost analysis is desired.
• Experience using the following cost estimating tools is desired: ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool) SEER-SEM (Software Evaluation and Estimation of Resources – Software Estimating Model) Crystal Ball TruePlanning

Salary:

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com