SEER IT Project Cost Estimator

Western Door Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Western Door Federal is seeking an IT Project Cost Estimator in the Suitland, Maryland area.  The objective of this work is to provide subject matter expertise in the development of Lifecycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) for a large and complex IT program using the SEER toolset and to transfer knowledge related to the estimating solution and underlying tools to the program staff.  Integrate with government team and use the SEER toolset to estimate costs for IT Application Development, Cloud Migration, Cloud Infrastructure buildout, Service Desk and other supporting IT Services.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the government in the development of lifecycle cost estimates during the program planning and budget formulation phase.  
• Analyze program requirements and conduct workshops / interviews with program stakeholders to determine the key inputs necessary for development of LCCE using the SEER toolset.
• Collaborate with the government on the development and maintenance of the IT program Lifecycle Cost Estimate. 
• Support the development and implementation of advanced cost estimating, cost modeling and analysis capabilities necessary to create and maintain the IT program Lifecycle Cost Estimate using SEER suite Tools.
• Support economic analyses of IT projects, various analysis of alternatives and other related efforts to aid investment decisions.
• Follow U.S Government Accountability Office (GAO) cost estimation best practices
• Establish and support the financial analysis and forecasting of cloud related services acquired by the decennial program to help manage cloud financial obligations. 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in engineering, economics, finance, or related field.
• 5 or more years of direct work experience with the Census Bureau.   
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with cost estimating tool sets for estimating Information Technology solutions including Applications, Infrastructure and other IT services.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel practitioner (analyze structured data, create repeatable analyses, and ensure analytical defensibility). 
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills necessary to work in small, collaborative teams.
• Ability to gain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. 

Desired Skills:

• 5 or more years of experience providing and supporting Lifecycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) efforts.
• International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) or similar certification.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.