Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

Warrenton, VA
Pay: $130,000/yr

• Active Top Secret with SCI
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with cost estimation, financial planning and analysis in the DoD
• 5+ years of experience working in a DoD Program/Execution office
• Extensive experience developing and refining cost estimation models for the government
• Experience developing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD)
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating credible, defensible, and replicable Government Cost Estimates, including Life‑Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, and Program Contractor Cost Estimates to support annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle
• Deep experience creating and reviewing MIPRs for Government approval
• Knowledge of DAI
• Advanced MS SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook application skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized with the ability to track multiple tasks
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Bachelor's Degree

• Translate unburdened cost into fully burdened cost for site deployments in the field
• Account for base hardware costs, program cost model escalations, labor, installation travel, and per‑endpoint software licensing
• Deconstruct, understand, and map out the legacy cost model from existing data outputs using strong analytical skills
• Develop a standardized, scalable tool to rapidly and accurately generate new cost estimates once the legacy model is understood
• Draft and maintain formal Standard Operating Procedures to ensure methodology is documented and repeatable by other team members, eliminating single points of failure
• Prepare Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations and participate in formal estimate reviews as directed by the Government
• Prepare Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) in the government‑approved format
• Prepare comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations explaining all facets of CARD to justify results and make recommendations
• Review incoming 7600B’s and MIPRs for accuracy and completeness
• Review agreement and total payment log to ensure ceiling is accurate for payment processing
• Assign RMO # and update funding log with payment information
• Prepare coversheet and corresponding documentation for folder and submission
• Return to customer for additional information, signatures, or corrections if needed
• Review and sign O2C coversheet or return for correction
• Submit payments and all documentation to the O2C Team and update funding log
• Identify and propose funding solutions for the portfolio
• Review and analyze budget proposals and funding requests, and identify anticipated impact on proposed decisions for the portfolio
• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses to determine value
• Review funding requests and make recommendations to the Government
• Perform analysis on budget to develop leadership insights and present results

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.