Cost Estimator

Job Family:

Finance Strategy Administration

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

This position is one member of a four-person consulting team of Information Technology (IT) system/program cost estimators. This team will work with and support Federal Civil Servants of the United States Transportation Command's Program Financial Control division (J8-P) who provide financial support services to the Program Executive Office for Transportation (PEO-T).

This position will require an ability to develop an array of cost analysis products for IT programs used by USTRANSCOM. Products will vary in scope/complexity but primarily consist of estimating future costs of labor associated with the development or sustainment of IT capabilities. Products include, but are not limited to:

• Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)
• Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE)
• Economic Analysis (EA)
• Business Case Analysis (BCA)
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• Short-Turn Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Estimates

This position will also require an ability to review current estimating processes, procedures, and tools to identify/develop innovative solutions to improve cost estimating capabilities of the government. Solutions developed by our cost estimating team should support the commands initiatives to improve Knowledge Management (KM) capabilities and standardize workflows.

The ideal candidate must be capable of working effectively in professional work teams and should have experience coordinating program requirements with multiple members of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) (i.e. Program Managers, Engineering Technical Leads, Subject Matter Experts, Contracting personnel, and Budget Financial Managers) to maintain program awareness and provide estimating support to government leadership when required.

All work must be accomplished at the government client site (Scott Air Force Base) during normal day-time business hours with the exception of planned and approved telework days identified by J8-P division leadership.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET federal security clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• THREE (3) years workforce experience

• ONE (1) year experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, or budget/funds management

• Demonstrated expertise in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working within the Department of Defense, USTRANSCOM (or other unified combatant commands), government acquisition teams, government financial management teams, or government cost analysis teams

• Experience using DoD Financial Systems such as Defense Enterprise Accounting & Management System (DEAMS), Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Advana Data Analytics System, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), and/or other governmental systems related to finance and data analytics

• Candidate with Cost Estimator/Analyst certification through the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) or equivalent recognized certification authority is highly desired although not necessary as these certifications can be acquired after onboarding

• Ability to quickly, and effectively, learn new skills

• Ability to operate effectively and deliver products in a telework environment

• Demonstrated understanding of difficult Excel calculations, formulas, macros, pivot tables, charts, and other tools/features

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Accounting

• Experience producing cost estimates for IT system/programs

• Experience producing cost estimates in both "waterfall" and "agile" development environments

• Experience producing cost estimates for systems in (and transitioning to) cloud environments

• Experience using cost estimating specific systems/tools such as: Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT), Software Evaluation and Estimation of Resources - Software Estimation Model (SEER-SEM), TruePlanning, Crystal Ball, or other cost estimating tools or Microsoft Excel add-on like AtRisk

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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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