Senior Financial Cost Estimator-Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Serco; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Serco seeks a Senior Financial Manager/Cost Estimator to support AFLCMC/WAG at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, on high-impact Air Force programs. You will lead cost analyses, lifecycle estimates, and budget execution for acquisition programs.

The role demands an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access, DoD/DoW experience, and ability to collaborate with program managers, engineers, and logisticians to ensure financial planning aligns with program objectives.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with SCI access required.
• 15+ years DoD/DoW/government contractor experience.
• Experience with cost estimation methodologies and program budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost analysis, cost estimating, and budget execution for acquisition programs.
• Develop lifecycle cost estimates, BCAs/CBAs, and support POM submissions.
• Document, brief, and justify cost estimates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Research funds reconciliation and accounting status across DoD systems.

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (DoD experience)

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

DEAMS

PBAS

FMSuite

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you want to work on cutting-edge, high-impact Air Force programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a Senior Financial Manager/Cost Estimator, you will be supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

AFLCMC/WAG develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. Executing a significant budget, the AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, rapidly fields, sustains, and demilitarizes capabilities for the warfighter. You will work alongside a top-notch team of selectively manned military, civilian, and industry stakeholders charged with executing a portfolio of classified weapon systems and technologies.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide Cost Analysis, Cost Estimating, and budget execution for acquisition programs.
• Build lifecycle cost estimates, business case analyses (BCA), cost benefit analyses (CBA), economic analyses (EA), Program Objective Memoranda (POM) cost estimate submissions, and "what-if taskers" involving the GAO and Congressional inquiries.
• Develop program definitions for cost estimates, including program acquisition strategies, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), ground rules, assumptions, and constraints.
• Use cost estimating methodologies, including: parametric cost models, Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), cost estimating factors, and analogies with complexity factors.
• Document and brief cost estimates.
• Research and assist with funds reconciliation and accounting status reports based upon data obtained from various government database systems such as Wide Area Workflow, AFTOC, ABSS, CCaRS, DEAMS, CRIS, PBAS, and FMSuite.
• Research cost databases/models to support cost estimate development.
• Analyze contractors’ cost proposals for price/cost evaluations and conduct reasonableness checks.
• Participate in contract reconciliation and contract closeout efforts.
• Interpret DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles in finance and accounting.
• Conduct financial analyses to support acquisition strategies, contract actions, program planning activities, risk assessments, and resource allocation decisions across multiple appropriation types and funding sources.
• Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, engineers, logisticians, and other Government stakeholders to ensure financial planning activities remain aligned with program objectives and Departmental guidance.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the Department of Defense/Department of War (DoD/DoW), other government agency, or DoD contractor
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS)

• Or Master’s Degree or higher in management, accounting, finance, logistics, STEM discipline, or an MBA with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience with the DoW, other government agency, or DoD contractor

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Experience with AFLCMC, Air Force acquisition programs, or Major Command organizations.
• Financial management and cost estimating experience in a DoD program office.
• Knowledge of the DoW Financial Management Regulation (FMR), PPBE process, and defense acquisition program execution.
• Experience supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), President’s Budget (PB), and execution-year financial activities.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or III certification in Financial Management.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].