Cost Estimator Iii/Iv

Responsibilities

OBXtek is supporting the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, the MIlitary Communication and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MilComm & PNT) Directorate (SSC/CG) with a broad range of financial management capabilities to execute effective and responsive integrated program management of space-related research, development, production, budget, cost estimating/analysis and lifecycle acquisition activities. This opening is for a Cost Estimator III/IV who will provide a broad range of financial management, for the Space Systems Command.

Duties associated with these positions include but are not limited to the following:

• Using parametric cost models to develop and document cost estimates, including software estimation, in support of annual military budgets.

• Develop and brief cost models and estimate results to senior government leaders.

• Perform thorough risk analysis.

• Develop statistical relationships through data collection and regression analysis.

• Review Contract Data Requirement Lists for compliance.

• Assess contractor proposals for cost realism and reasonableness.

• Support Program Office meetings, cost exclusions, analysis, briefings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) sessions, etc.

Candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo every day.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $100k - $180k

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work on-site every day at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA

• S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analysis, or Engineering; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• 8+ years (Level III) or 12+ years (Level IV) of cost estimating experience within the DoD or Intelligence Community

• 1+ years of space cost estimating experience strongly preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the results of evaluations and analysis

• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skillset and willingness to work in a team environment

Desired:

• Experience supporting a program office at Space Systems Command (SSC)

• Experience supporting Space/ground software and/or hardware

• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP)

• Experience with ACEIT

• Experience with SEER, PRICE, and other Cost Estimating tools

• Agile software development and/or rapid acquisition initiatives experience

Security Clearance

Secret

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.