Apogee Enterprises, Inc

Journeyman Cost Estimator

Apogee Enterprises, Inc$85K — $93K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Current Active Secret Clearance
  • BA/BS degree
  • 3-7+ years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with Air Force Cost Estimating practices
  • Strong financial background
  • Team player with interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and perform scientific work involving mathematical and statistical methods
  • Use routine cost estimating methods to assess weapon system costs
  • Analyze budgetary processes for initiating new programs
  • Evaluate contractor financial data with Earned Value Management (EVM) measures
  • Utilize Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite for program office estimates
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis for cost-effective solutions
  • Ensure compliance with applicable cost estimating guidance and regulations

Benefits

  • Full-time position at a prestigious government installation
  • Opportunity to work in support of the NC3 Sustainment Division
  • Engagement in critical defense-related projects
  • Located in Colorado Springs, an area known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities
  • On-site work environment promoting collaboration
  • Potential for professional development and growth in the defense sector
  • Involves working with diverse teams and various levels of leadership
Full Job Description
Overview

This position’s primary role will support the cost estimating & planning needs of the NC3 Sustainment Division. 

 

This is a full-time position located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. 

 

Responsibilities

In this position you should be able to manage, oversee/lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques. The work also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.

 

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation.• Use of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, produce, field, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system.• Most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, execution, etc.) for initiating new programs.• Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope.• Analyze Contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost, schedule, and performance.• Use of the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyses is mandatory use for working in the NC3 Directorate for all cost analysis positions.• Analytical processes, such as setting up the problem, conducting background research, collecting, and reducing data, displaying data for analysis, formulating mathematical expressions, and drawing conclusions.• Compliance with all cost estimating guidance including the appropriate DoD, Air Force, AFMC, AFNWC, or lower-level policy, publications, supplements, manuals, etc., as well as applicable documents and regulations, systems, processes, and guides, as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Current Active Secret Clearance Education: BA/BS degree Years of Experience: 3-7+ years of relevant work experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:Years of Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience, supporting the DoD/DoW with familiarity of Air Force acquisition programs. 

 

Technical Skills

  • Familiarization with Air Force Cost Estimating practices & techniques 
  • Strong Finance background 
  • Analytical mindset

Interpersonal Skills

  • Team player 
  • Willingness to go above & beyond 
  • Ability to work well with all levels of leadership 

Additional InformationLocation:  Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, COOn-site/Hybrid/Remote (only list one of the three upon creating a new job): OnsiteTravel: 10%

Pay RangeUSD $85,000.00 - USD $93,000.00 /Yr.

About Apogee Enterprises, Inc

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is a leading provider of glass solutions, services, and technologies. The company offers glass products, including architectural glass, such as energy-efficient windows, curtain walls, storefronts, and entrances; and glass coatings for commercial buildings. It also provides glass fabrication services, such as cutting, tempering, laminating, and insulating glass units production; and project management services. The company serves the commercial construction and renovation markets, as well as the residential market. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Learn more about Apogee Enterprises, Inc
Size
5,500 employees
Market Cap
$976.8 million
Industry
Net Income
$69.7 million
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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