Senior Cost Estimator

ECS is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to work in the Metro DC area (hybrid/remote).

Job Description:

ECS is seeking to hire a Senior Cost Estimator to join us in supporting Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) VA Logistics Redesign (VALOR) Program in support of Supply Chain modernization efforts within the PMO. This work is based in Washington, DC, with an option for limited remote work.

Duties include: Performs cost analysis with responsibility for analyzing a variety of proposed program/project activities. Tasks may include developing Program Life Cycle Cost Estimates, cost models and estimating relationships; assisting in the conduct of cost-benefit and business case analyses; and preparing and presenting PowerPoint presentations, process summary reports, meeting minutes/notes, and other program management documentation. Provides technical and cost analytical support in the development and coordination of a wide range of program and technical documentation. Conduct the analysis of requirements, processes, and products throughout the full acquisition life cycle in support of business, information, and financial capabilities. Ensure progress and execution through requirements development, program planning, and performance management. Devises or modifies procedures and uses a variety of tools to solve difficult problems. Provides consultation on projects and is a specialist in all phases of systems and cost analysis.

Establishes priorities and ensures that work products for the group conforms to company and customer standards. Plans, conducts, and manages assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results, works with other technical and administrative disciplines, assigns, and manages personnel. Provides overall support, expert advice, and assistance relating to the acquisition function, reporting directly to the program/project manager. Represents the acquisition team at all project meetings and is the lead acquisition analyst. Is responsible for the supervision of acquisition team on each project

Artifact development includes but is not limited to presentations, documents, charters, and acquisition information. Administrative responsibilities include taking meeting minutes, coordinating logistics for on and off-site meetings, and developing and updating agendas. Research and analyze data to identify and understand challenges.

Additional key requirements of this role include, maintaining trackers, creating graphics as desired; other duties as assigned. maintains and updates company databases, organizes filing systems, responds to internal and external queries, maintains organizational calendar and schedules appointments, books meeting rooms as required, distributes and manages correspondence (e.g., letters, emails, and packages), prepares reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned, and arranges travel and accommodations as needed.

This is a hybrid role at client side (at least 2 - 3 days per week).

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $125,000.00

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills:

• 8 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline

• Understanding and proven application of project management best practices

• Prioritization skills and the ability to remain flexible

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reports and presentations

• Proven experience developing detailed project plans, project administration, program management support, event planning and administration, records, data input and other office administration functions

• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven environment

• Means to build and manage client relationships at all levels

• Ability to think strategically to effectively assess and assemble solutions to meet needs

• Demonstrated experience crafting diverse forms of written communication, such as white papers, blog articles, newsletters, reports, and social media

• Demonstrate collaborative teamwork

• Strong consulting and interpersonal skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project)

• Outstanding writing skills, and experience developing and editing high-quality written materials

Desired Skills:

• Federal consulting experience

• VA or equivalent healthcare experience

• Advanced Microsoft and Adobe Suite skills

• Experience working with Human Resource programs

• Experience working with Veterans Health Administration

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.