Senior Defense Cost Estimator-Air/Space Systems (Arlington)

INCATech LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

INCATech LLC is seeking an Expert Cost Estimator to support AFCAA in advancing cost estimating methodologies and data capabilities for DoD programs. The role demands extensive Air Force/Space Force cost analysis experience and leadership with O&S cost drivers and data sources.

The successful candidate will mentor analysts, develop innovative methodologies, and collaborate with data scientists to integrate estimations into enterprise data pipelines and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of cost analysis experience.
• Expertise in Air Force and Space Force weapon systems cost estimating.
• Mastery of weapon system acquisition and O&S cost drivers.
• Ability to develop innovative cost estimating methodologies and tools.
• Extensive experience collecting, interpreting, and normalizing government data.
• Deep experience with CSDRs, IPMRs/CPRs, and DCARC data collection processes.
• Extensive knowledge of defense operating and support cost databases, including VAMOSC.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cost research and analytical initiatives for Air Force/Space Force programs.
• Develop and validate advanced CERs, SERs, and predictive models.
• Identify cost drivers using historical data to forecast costs.
• Direct collection and integration of DoD cost data from multiple sources.
• Apply DCARC reporting processes and CSDRs/IPMRs/CPRs.
• Analyze defense O&S cost information using AFTOC, VAMOSC, OSMIS, EVAMOSC.
• Improve cost estimating models and data-driven methodologies.
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate cost expertise into data pipelines.
• Lead cost research teams and ensure defensible analytical products.
• Present methodologies and findings to government stakeholders.

Skills

Cost analysis

Statistical forecasting

Mentoring

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AFTOC

VAMOSC

IPMR/CPR

Job description

INCATech LLC is seeking an Expert Cost Estimator to support AFCAA in advancing cost estimating methodologies and data capabilities for DoD programs. The role demands extensive Air Force/Space Force cost analysis experience and leadership with O&S cost drivers and data sources.

The successful candidate will mentor analysts, develop innovative methodologies, and collaborate with data scientists to integrate estimations into enterprise data pipelines and dashboards.