Booz Allen

Finance

CostEstimator

$69–69k Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Waller, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Cost Estimator at Booz Allen. Skills: Cost Estimator, Financial Analyst, Cost analysis, Financial management, Cost estimating, Acquisition programs, Lifecycle cost analysis, Risk-adjusted cost analyses, Sensitivity analyses, Parametric modeling, Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. Create a financial management strategy to help the Air Force program office succeed. Work with program office leadership and integrated product teams to develop an actionable plan for your client to secure the fu”

What You'll Achieve.

Make the United States Air Force's resources make the most impact; Help the Air Force program office succeed; Secure the funding needed to achieve their goals; Ensure the funding is used efficiently

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Cost analysis; Financial management; Cost estimating; Risk-adjusted cost analyses; Sensitivity analyses; Parametric modeling

Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance, Identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience with lifecycle cost analysis for Air Force clients through creation of cost estimates for acquisition programs such as development, production, or sustainment using cost estimating relationships (CERs) and statistical methods, Experience performing risk-adjusted cost analyses, sensitivity analyses, and parametric modeling using cost estimating tools and methodologies such as ACEIT, Crystal Ball, or SEER, Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, Ability to ensure cost estimates align with Department of War and Air Force cost estimation policies, including DoDI 5000. 73, Ability to utilize computer software such as Microsoft Excel to develop tools and databases for program cost estimating for Air Force programs, Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and provide and explain analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior program office leadership, Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, or Economics

Nice to Have

Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, Top Secret clearance, Financial Management or Cost Estimating Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification, Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA®) Certification

What You'll Do.

Create a financial management strategy to help the Air Force program office succeed

Work with program office leadership and integrated product teams to develop an actionable plan for your client to secure the funding needed to achieve their goals

Help your client develop well-formed requirements using knowledge of laws

Make sure the funding is used efficiently through consistent tracking and communication with program office leadership

Work on high-level cost and financial analysis

Impart financial analysis expertise to your team

Create cost estimates for acquisition programs such as development

or sustainment using cost estimating relationships (CERs) and statistical methods

Perform risk-adjusted cost analyses

and parametric modeling using cost estimating tools and methodologies

Ensure cost estimates align with Department of War and Air Force cost estimation policies

including DoDI 5000. 73

Utilize computer software such as Microsoft Excel to develop tools and databases for program cost estimating for Air Force programs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams; Provide and explain analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior program office leadership

Communication Scope

Provide and explain analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior program office leadership; Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Full Job Description

Cost Estimator **The Opportunity****:** The right mixture of great ideas and funding can create change. In a complex organization, allocating funding to where it can be most effective can be challenging. That’s why we need you, a financial analyst who can easily navigate the requirements, policies, and regulations that govern funding to make sure the United States Air Force's resources can make the most impact. As a financial analyst on our team, you’ll create a financial management strategy to help the Air Force program office succeed. You’ll work with program office leadership and integrated product teams to develop an actionable plan for your client to secure the funding needed to achieve their goals. Using your knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies, you’ll help your client develop well-formed requirements. Once the funding is in place, you’ll make sure the funding is used efficiently through consistent tracking and communication with program office leadership. This is your chance to work on high-level cost and financial analysis while imparting your financial analysis expertise to your team. Work with us as we help fuel the Air Force with the funding they need. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 3+ years of experience with lifecycle cost analysis for Air Force clients through creation of cost estimates for acquisition programs such as development, production, or sustainment using cost estimating relationships (CERs) and statistical methods * Experience performing risk-adjusted cost analyses, sensitivity analyses, and parametric modeling using cost estimating tools and methodologies such as ACEIT, Crystal Ball, or SEER * Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) * Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles * Ability to ensure cost estimates align with Department of War and Air Force cost estimation policies, including DoDI 5000.73 * Ability to utilize computer software such as Microsoft Exc

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