Senior Estimator; Mulitple Locations

Senior Estimator/Organization Analyst

The Senior Estimator/Organization Analyst supports the Chugach Business Development team in developing competitive technical and cost proposals in response to government solicitations by providing expert requirements analysis and organizational solution development for corporate‑defined special focus and critical targeted pursuits. The analyst generates the work breakdown structure (WBS) for highly complex and multi‑functional services‑based project proposals, including organizational structure, staffing, vehicles, equipment, and materials lists, in response to Government and Prime Contractor solicitation requirements.

These documents are used by both Technical and Estimating Teams to generate successful proposals in response to Government and Commercial Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

• Research RFPs, Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and other proposal documents necessary to form the basis for effective program/project solutions.
• Develop WBS/BOE development timelines and schedules of internal and external deliverables.
• Coordinate with Capture Managers and Subject Matter Experts to develop an executable program/project solution.
• Host working sessions with SMEs, Capture Managers, and Estimators.
• Ensure the defined solution reflects the appropriate strategic and tactical approach as defined by the Capture Manager.
• Develop a documented and tailored methodology based on solicitation requirements for accurate staffing, vehicle, equipment, materials, and ODC assessments.
• Prepare Project WBS (inclusive of staffing, direct, indirect and overhead costs) and Project BOE (inclusive of narrative describing approach and assumptions).
• Document methodology and assumptions in a comprehensive and compliant Word narrative supporting the Excel‑based WBS.
• Analyze solicitation requirements to provide Estimators with accurate requirements data and factors for pricing.
• Provide Technical and Cost Team members with clear organizational charts and staffing plans.
• Assist in developing comprehensive cost models to ensure accurate, winning cost estimates.
• Support estimating/pricing staff to maintain responsive competitive methods and approaches.
• Collaborate with estimators and pricing personnel to ensure effective and comprehensive pricing of the approved solution.
• Participate in cost reviews, clarifying project/program solutions as they apply to estimates.
• Provide proposal response support throughout the life‑cycle of the proposal process.
• Organize and generate final cost proposal deliverables for submission, ensuring accurate documentation for audit posture.
• Research solicitations, responses, and supporting resources to further develop competitive solution and costing processes.
• Travel to work sites for site visits and start‑up support as required.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In‑depth expert‑level understanding of WBS development and application in the estimating process.
• In‑depth expert‑level understanding of BOE development and application in the estimating process.
• Ten (10) years of experience with Base Operations Support (BOS) / Facilities Management for DOD or other federal agencies.
• Five (5) years of WBS development and implementation for government services contracts; up to three (3) years may be substituted with senior‑manager‑level project management experience.
• Five (5) years of BOE development and implementation for government services contracts; up to three (3) years may be substituted with senior‑manager‑level project management experience.
• Five (5) years of developing cost/price proposals in a federal government services business line using an Excel‑based estimating cost model.
• Five (5) years of applying FAR, DFAR, and other government regulations in cost proposal development.
• Five (5) years of working with industry‑standardized cost database references or estimating software.
• Experience with RSMeans and other industry‑standard estimating databases.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Outlook and Word.
• Ability to pass a pre‑hire background and drug screen.

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or its subsidiaries, please email

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.