Senior Cost Estimator for Navy Programs (DC Onsite)

Vtgdefense; 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 position is onsite at the Washington, DC Navy Yard with occasional telework.

Responsibilities include developing baselines, life-cycle cost estimates with risk analyses, economic analyses, and presenting results to senior management. Requires active DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and strong Excel/MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, or operations research.
• Senior level: master's degree with ≥2 years relevant experience or ≥8 years without a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship required.
• Understanding of cost drivers, WBS, and government data sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate program baselines and cost estimates.
• Create life cycle cost estimates with risk and uncertainty analyses.
• Perform economic analyses (cost/benefit, business case, AOA).
• Assess credibility of government/industry cost estimates and proposals.
• Present results to senior managers and defend analyses.
• Train junior cost analysts and foster cross-team collaboration.
• Communicate complex issues clearly in writing and verbally.

Skills

Navy financials experience

Strong Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Cost estimation / economic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, or operations research

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Navy ERP / NEPS

REMIS

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 position is onsite at the Washington, DC Navy Yard with occasional telework.

Responsibilities include developing baselines, life-cycle cost estimates with risk analyses, economic analyses, and presenting results to senior management. Requires active DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and strong Excel/MS Office skills.