Journeyman Cost Estimator

Position Title: Journeyman Cost Estimator

Location: Arlington/Crystal City, VA

Category: Proposal-**Contingent upon contract award**

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: N/A

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Hybrid

Clearance Required: Secret (or Secret Eligible)

Division: Ops

Salary Range: $115,000-$141,000

Who is ACT1 Federal?

ACT1 Federal is a 100% employee-owned company supporting the Department of Defense and Federal civilian agencies for nearly 30 years. Our core capabilities include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, and military training and Arctic security.

Join us in delivering mission-critical solutions and industry-leading talent to advance the missions of our partners, organizations, and communities we serve.

Description

ACT1 Federal is looking for a journeyman-level cost estimators who have experience in cost analysis principles including, but not limited to

Cost/Technical – Expertise in DAF weapon systems/system-specific cost/engineering experience to be able to identify appropriate acquisition and O&S cost drivers and document current technology issues/trends/changes driving costs.

Cost Estimating – Demonstrated understanding of the connections of cost drivers and estimating the acquisition and O&S costs of weapon systems and subsystems.

Data collection – Demonstrated ability to collect and normalize cost, technical, and programmatic data from Government and Industry entities. Knowledge of the government systems to which their assigned project relates, including but not limited to: Defense Cost and Resource Center (DCARC) data collection process and demonstrated experience in the use of and analysis of CSDRs and CPRs. Knowledge of the DCARC data system(s) (i.e., DACIMS, CADE). Knowledge of the AFTOC system.

Data analysis & cost tools – Demonstrated ability to analyze data and 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

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have at least five (5) years of cost analysis experience.
• Active secret clearance

• 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) 

• 401K with employer match 

• Paid Time Off  

• Paid Holidays 

• Parental Leave 

• Military Leave 

• Education, Training & Professional Development 

• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care 

• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection 

https://act1federal.com/careers/ 

Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.