What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator - Senior position at Astrion?
Overview
Cost Estimator
LOCATION: WPAFB, Dayton, OH
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: 5%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Estimator to join the ISR/SOF team in our Air Force Division.
Required Qualifications / Skills
Cost Estimator
LOCATION: WPAFB, Dayton, OH
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: 5%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Estimator to join the ISR/SOF team in our Air Force Division.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD.
- OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD.
- Possess the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered a highly skilled Cost Estimating Analyst. Must work independently and be able to apply procedures.
- Utilize cost estimating/analysis techniques, including linear regression, confidence intervals, learning curves, and various estimating methods (analogy, grassroots, actual cost, parametric) to develop cost estimates for all phases of Sensors acquisition programs.
- Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Estimating Structures (CES).
- Perform cost estimating/analysis, including Program Office Estimates (POE), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), special studies, and milestone reviews.
- Support the development of life cycle cost estimates, "what-if" estimates, Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV) analyses, should/will cost reviews, Reduction in Total Ownership Costs (RTOC) analyses, and other economic analyses.
- Apply knowledge of Acquisition and Financial Management policies, procedures, regulations, and directives, including:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
- DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) DoD 7000.14-R
- Relevant DAFI and DAFMAN guidance on economic analysis, inflation, cost and planning factors, and cost analysis procedures
- AFLCMC Standard Cost Process
- MILSTD 881D
- Utilize automated management information systems and cost-estimating tools, including:
- Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools
- Parametric Review of Information for Costing and Evaluation "True Planning" parametric modeling
- Constructive Cost Model
- Oracle Crystal Ball
- Ensure data accuracy and maintain the integrity of financial databases.
- Support program offices in:
- Program Planning and Budget activities, including developing cost estimates and conducting "should cost"/"will cost" analyses.
- Analyzing Price and Availability (P&A) data and cost proposals to ensure reasonableness.
- Identifying and developing program requirements, cost, schedule, technical, and program risks.
- Prepare program documentation, including program management plans, program baselines, WBSs, and program risk assessments.
- Adhere to the AFLCMC Standard Process for the Annual Program Office Cost Estimate.