Senior Cost Estimator for Defense Programs

VTG; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a Cost Estimator Analyst (mid-senior level) to provide specialized financial analysis and cost estimating support for the CPS Program. The role is onsite at the Washington, DC Navy Yard with occasional telework and requires a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include developing baselines, estimating life-cycle costs, and conducting economic analyses. The candidate may train less experienced analysts and present results to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, or operations research; mid-level requires 4–7 years of Navy Financials experience, master’s level requires 2+ years or 8+ years with no degree
• Senior-level requires a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience or 8+ years with no degree
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate program baselines and cost estimates
• Create cost estimating techniques for development, production, and O&S
• Prepare independent life cycle cost estimates with risk and uncertainty analyses
• Conduct economic analyses including cost/benefit and analyses of alternatives
• Assess credibility of government and industry cost proposals and savings initiatives
• Present analytical results to senior managers and defend findings
• Develop and train junior cost analysts
• Communicate complex issues clearly, orally and in written form

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Navy ERP

NEPS

Job description

VTG is seeking a Cost Estimator Analyst (mid-senior level) to provide specialized financial analysis and cost estimating support for the CPS Program. The role is onsite at the Washington, DC Navy Yard with occasional telework and requires a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include developing baselines, estimating life-cycle costs, and conducting economic analyses. The candidate may train less experienced analysts and present results to senior management.