Professor Of Cost Estimating

This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code, Section 1746 and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A, Section 213.3106(h). Purpose of Position:
Serve as a Professor of Cost Estimating in support of the WarU mission.

Convey extensive cost estimating knowledge and experience in DoW Program Life-Cycle Cost Estimating. Subject areas of knowledge may include but are not limited to:
Performance of work that involves designing, developing, and adapting techniques relevant to cost estimating processes and data analysis in conjunction with data analytics. Analysis of resource requirements and program related problems in support of "what-if" analysis to support program decision making.

Analysis and modeling for problems related to costs analysis utilizing practical knowledge of computer applications. Application of a rigorous process of scientific inquiry and analysis to develop cost estimating requirements and provide technical advice in the cost analysis area. Utilization of a variety of databases such as CADE, JIAT, DAMIR, Operating and Support cost data systems to manage and analyze data.

Utilization of various analytical tools such as @Risk, ACEIT, Excel, Power BI, and Power Query as well as various techniques such as parametric and non-parametric statistics, advanced regression, data normalization and risk and uncertainty. Monitoring program, projects, operations or activities against short and long term goals and determining realism of estimates using knowledge of cost estimating and various Defense Business Systems.

Working in DoW, acquisition program processing, cleansing and verifying the integrity of datasets used for cost estimating model building and analysis. Analyzing and employing large datasets for statistical analysis of program life cycle costs. Utilizing Data Base Query tools to obtain cost data for cost estimating and/or analysis of program life cycle costs.

Utilization of current, cutting edge software systems in performing costs analysis and providing technical assistance and advice on program cost data.

Develops and delivers customer-focused learning solutions by applying current functional expertise, digital and data capabilities, and university technologies; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; and using customer feedback to continuously improve learning products, processes, and services at the point of need.

WarU Faculty Pay Band

Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements:
WarU Pay Band B (AD-12) (Equivalent to a GS-14 General Schedule grade equivalency):

Minimum Education and Specialized

Experience:

Basic requirements for Band B include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of six years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band

B.

WarU Pay Band C (AD-13) (Equivalent to a GS-15 General Schedule grade equivalency):

Minimum Education and Specialized

Experience:

Basic requirements for Band C include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of eight years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band

C.

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