Cost Estimator - F15

Responsibilities include: The Contractor shall support the development of cost estimates for all phases of F-15 Division aircraft acquisition programs from inception through disposal either independently or in concert with Government personnel. The Contractor shall verify the accuracy of the data inputs into the various listed cost estimating systems. The Contractor shall also work with the Government to maintain the integrity of listed financial databases (such as REMIS) by assisting with reconciliation and basis of estimate information within the database. The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in accomplishing production and modification cost estimates for funded annual program objective memorandum/future years defense program/plan inputs, President's budget, and budget estimate submissions input. The Contractor shall support the program office in formulating "should cost"/"will cost" analyses on budgets and their potential effect on the cost estimate. The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in developing estimates for quick turn what-if modification program cost updates and support to customer's Source Selection Teams proposal evaluations, ECPs/Contract Change Proposals (CCPs)/Advanced Change Study Notifications (ACSN) cost evaluation and analysis, CAIV, RTOC and other economic analyses. The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in developing program definitions needed for cost estimates, including program acquisition strategies, WBSs, ground rules, assumptions, and constraints. The Contractor shall perform research of historical costs to support ongoing cost estimates and cost databases/models. The Contractor shall analyze other contractor EVM performance measurement data, as needed. The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in formulating program plans and strategies and preparing planning documents including, but not limited to, SOWs and SORAs. The Contractor shall support the F-15 Division in analyzing weapon system contractor/subcontractor cost proposals to ensure reasonableness checks are completed. The Contractor shall communicate potential issues/concerns to the Government for consideration. Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements: Must be a US Citizen Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoDDoD Secret Clearance Required All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.