Senior Federal Cost Estimator - DHS Programs & Analytics

LMI Government Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting seeks a mid to senior-level cost estimator to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. You will develop life cycle cost estimates and independent government cost estimates for CBP and DHS programs, and present results to stakeholders across diverse formats.

Join a team focused on practical, rigorous cost analysis to enable informed investment decisions. Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and SharePoint is desired; ICEAA/AACE certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, management, finance, math, engineering, or related discipline.
• Relevant cost estimating certifications with ICEAA or AACE is desired.
• 3–10 years plus of experience.
• Previous work with CBP or DHS is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PowerBI.
• Experience with ACEIT and Crystal Ball software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and IGCEs for the client’s programs and projects, as well as ad hoc estimates and analyses.
• Conduct sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
• Participate in program meetings and technical interchanges to remain current with program requirements.
• Participate in the review and reconciliation of estimates developed by other contractors.
• Present results of estimates in various formats such as verbal presentations, narrative reports, and briefing charts.
• Generate estimates in accordance with DHS Headquarters and GAO Cost Assessment Guide standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/finance/math/engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SharePoint

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

PowerPoint

Job description

LMI Government Consulting seeks a mid to senior-level cost estimator to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. You will develop life cycle cost estimates and independent government cost estimates for CBP and DHS programs, and present results to stakeholders across diverse formats.

Join a team focused on practical, rigorous cost analysis to enable informed investment decisions. Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and SharePoint is desired; ICEAA/AACE certifications are a plus.