Senior Cost Estimator — Homeland Security Ops Research

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, within the Department of Homeland Security, seeks an Operations Research Analyst for CBP's Office of Acquisition, located in the Washington, DC / Ashburn, VA area.

You will perform cost estimating and analysis for CBP programs, applying rigorous methods to support decision making and policy formation. The position starts at a GS-14 salary of $143,913 to $187,093 (Step 1–10).

Qualifications

• Degree in operations research or related math/statistics with calculus coursework.
• Specialized experience in cost estimating/analysis at GS-14 level or equivalent.
• Ability to advise on cost estimating for CBP programs and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Life-Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) for CBP programs.
• Build cost models, perform cost sensitivity and risk analyses.
• Brief senior CBP and DHS staff on cost estimating results.
• Apply mathematical and statistical methods to enhance CMS for CBP systems.

Skills

Cost estimating

Operations research

Cost analysis

Education

Operations research degree or 24-semester hours in related math/statistics

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, within the Department of Homeland Security, seeks an Operations Research Analyst for CBP's Office of Acquisition, located in the Washington, DC / Ashburn, VA area.

You will perform cost estimating and analysis for CBP programs, applying rigorous methods to support decision making and policy formation. The position starts at a GS-14 salary of $143,913 to $187,093 (Step 1–10).