Cost Estimation Engineer jobs in Washington

Cost Estimation Team Lead

Remote

Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is looking for an experienced Cost Estimation Team Lead to provide expert planning and acquisitions cost analysis services for our clients. In this role, the candidate will lead a team of cost estimators and schedulers in gathering customer requirements, conducting research and analysis to create comprehensive total cost for procuring and installing those requirements. An in-depth understanding of federal acquisition processes is required, FAA acquisitions is a plus. Duties will be completed remotely (work from home), and hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm EST.

In addition, will be responsible for the following:

• Organize and lead initiatives through the acquisition decision process
• Perform a wide variety of cost analysis and estimation for commercial and government clients in the aviation industry in support of acquisition programs
• Provide analytical solutions, including development of program life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs), alternative analyses, economic analysis, and other business case documentation
• Perform data collection and analysis, life cycle cost estimating, model development, cost risk analysis, affordability assessments, cost-benefit analysis, and other technical analyses as needed
• Contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships, work closely with stakeholders
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications, and related documents
• Identify acquisition and execution costs for design, construction, and furniture requirements using known and unknown basis of estimates
• Develop basis of estimates and standard framework documents for cost estimating policy for previously unknown or undocumented costs
• Develop Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) and Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE)
• Resolve discrepancies between estimates and actual proposals
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data
• Develop cost estimating plans that serve as requirements planning documentation for government lease acquisition.
• Read and analyze documentation and blueprints in order to give accurate material, cost, time and labor estimates
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, economics, math, engineering, or operations research
• Must be able to perform Monte Carlo Simulations
• Must have knowledge and expertise using RS Means
• Experience in cost analysis and proficiency in use of cost estimating and risk tools such as ACEIT, SEER-SEM, @RISK and Crystal Ball
• Experience in performing Initial Investment Decision and Final Investment Decision estimates
• Proven experience managing construction projects, manufacturing product or other services to determine the cost estimate for bidding or service in these or other areas.
• Analyzing Information, Estimating, Planning, Reporting Research Results, Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• High level of critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task
• High level of proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office products
• Strong analytical background and good interpersonal skills. Years of required experience vary based on specific position requirements
• Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance

• Master’s degree is desired
• Preference given to candidate with knowledge of government acquisition processes and experience in the development of models and databases
• Knowledge of SAGE
• Experience developing furniture cost estimates a plus
• Preferred experience in developing Government Cost Estimates

About Grant Leading Technology:  
Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) government contracting firm. GLT provides expert knowledge and skills to deliver agile enterprise solutions and innovative technologies to our clients at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other federal and state agencies. We possess exceptional capabilities including, but not limited to, project management, cyber security, construction management, design, and management technology. GLT has been recognized for three consecutive years by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.   

Our employees are at the heart of GLT’s success. We value and fully embrace the diversity of individuals and ideas within our workforce. GLT provides a competitive compensation package with benefits that are immediately available. Our base healthcare plan is 100% employer paid and our 401k plan is immediately vested. We also offer paid time off, 11 federal holidays, short/long-term disability, 401k matching, and opportunities for professional development. 
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*Grant Leading Technology is an “equal opportunity employer”. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to those who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please email recruiting@grantleadingtechnology.com with the subject line “Accommodation”