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Cost Estimator

Quadrant, Inc.
Warrenton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
Cost Estimator
Warrenton VA
Pay from : $130,000/yr


MUST :
Active Top Secret with SCI
8 years of hands on experience with cost estimation, financial planning and analysis experience in the DoD
5 years of experience working in DoD Program/Execution office
Extensive experience developing and refining cost estimation models for the government
Experience developing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD)
Experience developing, maintaining, and updating credible, defensible, and replicable Government Cost Estimates : This includes :
Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, Program Contractor Cost Estimate, in support of annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle
deep experience creating and reviewing MIPRs for Government approval
Knowledge of DAI
Advanced MS SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Highly organized with the ability to track multiple tasks
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong Documentation skills
Bachelor's Degree

DUTIES :
Translate unburdened cost into fully burdened cost for site deployments in the field
Must account for base hardware costs, program cost model escalations, labor. Installation travel and per-endpoint software licensing.
The candidate must possess strong analytical skills to deconstruct, understand, and map out the legacy cost model from existing data outputs
Once the legacy model is understood, the candidate must develop a standardized, scalable tool designed to rapidly and accurately generate new cost estimate
The candidate must draft and maintain a formal Standard Operating Procedures
This is critical to ensure the methodology is documented, repeatable by other team members and eliminates the single point of failure
Prepare Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations and participate in formal estimate reviews as directed by the Government
Prepare Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) in government approved format
Prepare comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make recommendations
Reviews incoming 7600B's and MIPRs for accuracy and completeness
Reviews agreement & total payment log to ensure ceiling is accurate to process payment
Assigns RMO # and update funding log with payment information
Prepares coversheet & corresponding documentation for folder & submission
Returns to customer for additional information, signatures or corrections if needed
Reviews & Signs O2C coversheet or return for correction
Submits payments and all documentation to O2C Team & update funding log
Identifies and proposes funding solutions for the portfolio
Reviews and analyzes budget proposals and funding requests, along with identifying anticipated impact on proposed decisions for the portfolio
Conducts cost-benefit analyses to determine value
Reviews funding requests and makes recommendations to the Government
Performs analysis on budget to develop leadership insights and presenting results
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".
Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.


 

Salary : $130,000

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