Senior Air Force Cost Estimator

Guidehouse; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Air Force Cost Estimator to join our defense team. You will work with Air Force Program Management Offices to shape lifecycle costs for IT and weapon system acquisitions, delivering data-driven insights that inform decision-making.

In this role you will develop LCCEs, EAs, BCAs, AoAs, ROMs, and what-if analyses while advising senior leadership and ensuring cost-conscious program management across defense programs.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' 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

Responsibilities

• 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 & thought leadership in cost estimating

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analytics

Excel

DoD programs experience

Air Force program office exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ACEIT

SEER-SEM

Crystal Ball

TruePlanning

Job description

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.t

Cost Analysis Products You’ll Develop

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

Wide-ranging Responsibilities

• 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 & thought leadership in cost estimating

Job Family

Finance Strategy Administration

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

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

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• 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.