Senior Cost Estimator (Acquisition), Flexible Work Locations

The Columbia Group; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier federal services company as a Senior Cost Estimator, where your expertise will support critical projects for the U.S. government. This role offers a unique opportunity to forecast project costs, analyze production expenses, and contribute to program life cycle cost estimates. With a hybrid work model, you’ll collaborate with a talented team, leveraging modern computational tools to drive impactful decisions. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, while making a difference in the federal services landscape. If you have a passion for cost estimation and a desire to support vital government initiatives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K Profit-Sharing

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in cost estimation and analysis.
• Proficient with modern computational tools for cost assessments.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project costs and gather details for production cost estimations.
• Determine necessary resources based on cost estimates and budgets.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Data Compilation

Resource Planning

Judgment and Decision Making

Cost Estimation

Education

Master's Degree in Operations Research

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Computational Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Columbia Group (TCG) is a technical services support company with a successful 50+ year history of providing the United States government with financial management support services, information technology, program management, acquisition, logistics management, engineering, and design. As a full-time employee of TCG, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a quality health insurance program (medical, drug, vision, and dental) for you and your family, group life insurance, group short and long-term disability insurance, a 401K profit-sharing retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. You will accrue 'Paid Time Off' (PTO) to be used towards vacation or sick leave, in addition to receiving eleven (11) paid federal holidays.

We are seeking a Senior Cost Estimator (Acquisition) to join our team on a hybrid status between the Washington, DC Navy Yard and your home office. The ideal candidate will:

• Forecast project costs in support of MARAD RRF program.
• Gather details and compile data to estimate all production costs according to specifications.
• Consider raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimations.
• Help determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.
• Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Rely on judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals, performing a variety of complicated tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of others.

Position Requirements

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• 10 years relevant professional experience in a related field.
• Ability to provide cost-related analysis and assessments of products and services, perform parametric trade-off studies, and assess cost estimates.
• Proficient with modern computational tools and spreadsheets to conduct cost assessments.
• Ability to develop program life cycle cost estimates and perform concepts and technology trade-off studies for programs and projects.
• U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Operations Research or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, and calculus.
• 15 years relevant professional experience in a related field.
• At least 7 years of acquisition experience in cost estimating, serving a program office, PEO, Service/Defense agency level, or supporting a program that reports to a Service Acquisition Executive (SAE).
• Certified in the Cost Estimating career field by a recognized professional society or educational organization (i.e., Career field specific DAWIA level III / Advanced, ICEAA CCEA, etc.).

Position: Senior Cost Estimator (Acquisition)

Division: The Columbia Group

Req Number: LOG-24-00011

Location: Washington DC – WNY

About the Organization: We are a premier federal services company with a successful history of providing the United States Military, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and other departments/agencies of the federal government. We employ hundreds of professionals, providing client-focused solutions across all armed forces, in multiple locations throughout the United States.

EOE Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.

This position is currently accepting applications.