Advanced degree (MA/MS) with 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in DoD, or BA/BS with 15 years of experience, including 5 years in DoD, or 20 years of directly related experience with certifications, including 8 years in DoD
DoD Secret Clearance required
Responsibilities
Support development of cost estimates for all phases of F-15 aircraft acquisition programs
Verify accuracy of data inputs into cost estimating systems
Assist in formulating 'should cost'/'will cost' analyses for budget impacts
Develop quick-turn modification program cost updates and support proposal evaluations
Research historical costs to support ongoing estimates and cost databases/models
Analyze contractor cost proposals for reasonableness checks
Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
Applied Research Solutions is seeking an F-15 FMS Cost Estimator located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
The candidate shall have previous experience with estimating tools including, but not limited to, Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools, 42 PRICE "TruePlanning" parametric modeling, Constructive Cost Model, Oracle Crystal Ball and AF maintained databases such as AFTOC and REMIS.
The candidate shall have a clear understanding of parametric analysis, cost estimating, data research, use of analogous technical and programmatic data, and how to produce a reasonable and realistic cost estimate that will be the basis for governmental budget requests.
Responsibilities include:
The Contractor shall support the development of cost estimates for all phases of F-15 Division aircraft acquisition programs from inception through disposal either independently or in concert with Government personnel. Program cost estimates may be in support of annual or biennial estimates, most probable life-cycle cost estimates for source selection evaluation, quick-turnaround "what-if" estimates, Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV), should/will cost reviews, Reduction in Total Ownership Costs (RTOC), or other economic analyses. Process phases include, but not limited to, task definition and planning; data research, collection, and analysis; and review, presentation and documentation. Estimates shall be done using the most appropriate technique available for each cost element of the estimate. The general classifications are analogy, grassroots, and parametric.
The Contractor shall verify the accuracy of the data inputs into the various listed cost estimating systems. The Contractor shall also work with the Government to maintain the integrity of listed financial databases (such as REMIS) by assisting with reconciliation and basis of estimate information within the database.
The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in accomplishing production and modification cost estimates for funded annual program objective memorandum/future years defense program/plan inputs, President's budget, and budget estimate submissions input. The Contractor shall support the program office in formulating "should cost"/"will cost" analyses on budgets and their potential effect on the cost estimate.
The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in developing estimates for quick turn what-if modification program cost updates and support to customer's Source Selection Teams proposal evaluations, ECPs/Contract Change Proposals (CCPs)/Advanced Change Study Notifications (ACSN) cost evaluation and analysis, CAIV, RTOC and other economic analyses.
The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in developing program definitions needed for cost estimates, including program acquisition strategies, WBSs, ground rules, assumptions, and constraints. The Contractor shall perform research of historical costs to support ongoing cost estimates and cost databases/models. The Contractor shall analyze other contractor EVM performance measurement data, as needed.
The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in formulating program plans and strategies and preparing planning documents including, but not limited to, SOWs and SORAs. The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in analyzing weapon system contractor/ 43 subcontractor cost proposals to ensure reasonableness checks are completed. The Contractor shall communicate potential issues/concerns to the Government for consideration.
Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD
DoD Secret Clearance Required
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
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