Senior Cost Estimator — DoD Aircraft Programs

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to support F-15 programs at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires DoD experience and strong analytical skills in parametric and analogy-based estimating.

Responsibilities include data‑driven cost analysis, use of ACET Tools, TruePlanning, and Crystal Ball, and providing cost estimates for budgets, proposals, and milestones. Onsite at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.

Qualifications

• Master/PhD in a related field; 10+ yrs DoD experience preferred.
• Bachelor in a related field with 12+ yrs DoD experience; 5 yrs DoD minimum.
• 15 yrs related experience with 8 yrs DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development of cost estimates across all phases of F-15 programs using analogy, grassroots, and parametric estimating.
• Use cost estimating tools such as ACET Tools, TruePlanning, COCOMO, Crystal Ball, AFTOC, REMIS.
• Conduct data research and analysis to produce realistic cost estimates for budgets, source selections, modifications, and quick-turn assessments.
• Verify accuracy of data inputs in cost estimating systems and maintain integrity of financial databases, including reconciliation of inputs.
• Develop production and modification cost estimates for POE, FYDP, President's Budget, and budget submissions.
• Support should-cost/will-cost analyses and evaluate impact of budgets on program estimates.
• Develop cost estimates for proposals, ECPs, CCPs, ACSNs, and RTOC; ensure reasonableness of contractor proposals.
• Formulate program definitions required for cost estimates, including acquisition strategies, WBSs, assumptions, constraints, and ground rules.
• Research historical costs to support cost models and analyze contractor EVM data as needed.
• Communicate potential cost issues to the Government for acquisition planning and decision-making.

Skills

Regression analysis

Confidence intervals

Parametric models

Analogy-based methods

Grassroots estimating

WBS/CES frameworks

Education

Master/PhD in related field

Bachelor in related field + 12 yrs exp

15 yrs related exp + 8 DoD

Tools

ACET Tools

TruePlanning

COCOMO

Crystal Ball

AFTOC

REMIS

Job description

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to support F-15 programs at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires DoD experience and strong analytical skills in parametric and analogy-based estimating.

Responsibilities include data‑driven cost analysis, use of ACET Tools, TruePlanning, and Crystal Ball, and providing cost estimates for budgets, proposals, and milestones. Onsite at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.