Senior Cost Estimator/Analyst

SixGen, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant fields or qualifying bachelor's degree with additional experience
  • 10+ years of DoD/IC acquisition cost estimating
  • 7+ years supporting C4I or major automated information systems
  • Proficient in developing LCCE, ICE, CCA, and POE
  • Experience with developing CARD and ICBD
  • Strong skills in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and statistical analysis
  • ICEAA certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze business and programmatic data to inform decisions
  • Gather and document acquisition-related data
  • Develop life cycle cost and independent cost estimates
  • Conduct analysis of alternatives and cost risk assessments
  • Provide cost estimating expertise to project teams
  • Prepare and present cost analyses to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Employer-paid health insurance for employees and families
  • Short/long term disability insurance and life/AD&D coverage included
  • 401K plan with 4% employer contribution
  • Reimbursement for professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements available
  • Ample PTO and holiday schedule
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position: Senior Cost Estimator/Analyst
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Polygraph
WHAT YOU'LL DO

SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to provide expert cost estimating and analytical support for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) acquisition programs. This role is responsible for developing defensible life cycle cost estimates, performing quantitative analysis, and delivering data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making across complex acquisition initiatives.

Responsibilities include:
• Analyze business, financial, technical, and programmatic data using quantitative, statistical, economic, and engineering methods to support informed decision-making.
• Collect, organize, normalize, analyze, and document cost, technical, financial, and programmatic data for acquisition programs.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates (LCCE), independent cost estimates (ICE), component cost analyses (CCA), and program office estimates (POE).
• Perform analysis of alternatives, business case analyses, cost risk assessments, schedule realism assessments, and cost estimating relationship (CER) development.
• Support project teams by providing cost estimating expertise and advising on methodologies, models, and estimating factors.
• Prepare, present, and defend cost estimates, analyses, and technical briefings to Program Offices, Program Executive Offices, and other stakeholders.

Technology proficiency includes:
• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Cost Estimating, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis, or a qualifying bachelor's degree with additional experience
• Minimum of 10 years of DoD and/or Intelligence Community acquisition cost estimating and cost analysis experience
• At least 7 years supporting C4I or major automated information systems acquisition programs
• Experience developing and documenting Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analyses (CCA), and Program Office Estimates (POE)
• Experience developing and analyzing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) and/or Intelligence Capability Baseline Descriptions (ICBD)
• Experience developing cost estimating relationships (CERs), cost factors, and performing cost risk analysis and research
• Strong quantitative analysis, financial modeling, statistical analysis, and analytical problem-solving skills
• International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) certification desired
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SIXGEN offers a competitive executive compensation package, designed to reflect the outsized impact and enterprise value creation expected of this role. The final package will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to lead strategic growth.

Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc.)
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

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