Air Force Cost Estimator

Collaborate closely with Air Force program managers, engineering Leads, contracting officers, and budget analysts

Provide expert cost advice and insights to senior government leadership

Contribute to a culture of excellence by applying industry best practices and thought leadership in cost estimating

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's

THREE (3) years of professional experience including TWO (2) years of experience with cost estimation, data analytics, statistical analysis, or Excel spreadsheets

Experience with Air Force Program Office or other DoD programs

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) (or ability to obtain CCEA) via International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) or equivalent recognized certification authority

Demonstrated knowledge/experience in Microsoft Office programs (SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, One Note, etc.)

Additional relevant certifications and training such as Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 1+, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma and similar process improvement techniques

Experience producing cost estimates in both traditional and agile software development environments; commercial versus organic (DoD) development solutions; and efforts to shift program sustainment and development into a Cloud environment

Additionally, a general or integrated perspective and/or experience in DoD acquisition, financial management, and cost analysis

Experience using the following cost estimating tools: ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool), SEER-SEM (Software Evaluation and Estimation of Resources – Software Estimating Model), Crystal Ball, TruePlanning

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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