DescriptionPosition Title: Junior Cost Estimator
Location: Arlington
/Crystal City, VA
Category: Contingent
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: N/A
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Secret (or Secret Eligible)
Division: Aviation
Salary Range: $77,000-$94,000
**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**DescriptionACT1 Federal is looking for a Junior-level Cost Estimator who is beginning to develop experience in cost analysis principles including, but not limited to:
Cost/Technical - Some basic familiarity with DAF weapon systems, cost/engineering concepts and a desire to learn how to identify appropriate acquisition and O&S cost drivers.
Cost Estimating - Basic understanding of cost drivers and the concepts of estimating the acquisition and O&S costs of weapon systems and subsystems.
Data collection - Ability to collect cost, technical, and programmatic data from Government and Industry entities under supervision.
Data analysis & cost tools - Basic ability to analyze data and a willingness to learn how to develop cost estimating methods and tools.
Responsibilities:
- Data collection of technical, programmatic, and cost data for Department of War (DoW) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs.
- Research and data entry into customer databases
- Statistical analysis and development of cost estimating relationships (CERs)
- Development of cost models and/or development on independent cost estimates
Requirements- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Active secret clearance required.
Benefits- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Education, Training & Professional Development
- Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
- Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
