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USAJOBS · 5 hours ago

COST ESTIMATOR/ANALYST

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$47K/yr - $158K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Cost Estimator/Analyst to join the Strategic Systems Programs team. This role involves providing scientific, technical, and professional cost guidance on acquisition programs, developing cost estimates, and managing financial performance for assigned programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing scientific, technical, and professional cost guidance on all aspects of acquisition programs

You will review and assess overall acquisition program progress and develop cost estimates and analysis based on planned technical and schedule parameters

You will ensure all cost analysis is based on current program information, liaising with engineers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, and contractor representatives

You will prepare and defend program plans to develop funding requirements and life cycle cost profiles, and track and manage financial performance for assigned programs

You will assemble and provide information and advice regarding assigned program areas to senior officials in the chain-of command

You will maintain technical expertise through continuing professional education and training, symposiums, and liaison with other appropriate Navy and DOD activities

Qualification

Operations ResearchMathematicsStatisticsCalculusAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus

Must be a US Citizen

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time

For the NH-02: In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic education requirement for this position outlined in the education section of this announcement

For the NH-03: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 equivalent) with the following: Performing Life Cycle cost estimates and analysis for weapons system acquisition programs