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Mid Cost Estimator

Koniag Government Services, LLC511 open roles

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This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.   Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Mid Cost Estimator to support KPS and our government customer in Falls Church, VA. The position is hybrid, requires 3 days onsite.   Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.   Koniag Professional Services (KPS) is seeking a high-performing SETA Mid-Cost Estimator with active Top Secret clearance to support to the CDAO WDPOffice in support of multiple acquisition effort. The Mid-Cost Estimator will support the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) across all acquisition phases to develop, maintain, and defend credible, replicable cost models—including Lifecycle (LCC) estimates, Independent Government Cost (IGC) Estimates, and POM budget submissions. Utilizing quantitative techniques, CADE databases, and DoD frameworks (MIL-STD-881F, DoDI 5000.73), the estimator integrates technical, schedule, and cost risk into robust estimates while delivering executive-level presentations and documentation to inform key program decisions.   Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models. Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates (including Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, Program Contractor Cost Estimate, in support of annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions) for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle. All cost estimates shall be developed in accordance with the applicable program documents to include but not limited to the Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) and Program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates. Consult the appropriate technical experts/teams when determining risk and uncertainty and document all rationale and sources. Use Government approved cost estimating tools/software to perform the estimates and utilize appropriate data from Government approved published database to include but not limited to Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE). Provide in-depth documentation for all details, methodologies, and assumptions used in the cost estimates in accordance with, DoD instructions, regulations, and local guidance. Source data shall be documented in accordance with local/program office instructions, replicable by WBS and encompassed within the cost model. Assist in the development of Program WBS as required to ensure and maintain compliance with Military Standard 881F (13-MAY-2022), Defense Cost and Resource Center, Office of the Secretary of Defense/Cost Assessment and Performance Evaluation requirements. All cost estimates shall use the appropriate, approved WBS as the framework for building the cost estimate. Collect software, cost, and schedule performance data from relevant historical analogous programs for utilization in cost analysis and integration with the Defense Cost and Resource Center. Normalize the raw cost data and actual software/cost data collected from the Program Contractor. Once the raw data has been collected, complete documentation of the inputs (to include storage of the original raw data formats), normalization methodologies, and results shall be included in, at a minimum, the Government storage repository. Prepare comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the cost estimate and justify the results, reasonableness of the results, and provide cross checks for major WBS elements or cost drivers. Prepare Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations and participate in formal estimate reviews as directed by the Government. Cost Estimate Review presentations shall be in government approved format and approved by the appropriate government cost lead. Prepare Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) in government approved format to ensure consistency, completeness, and thoroughness regarding the adequacy of the document to provide sufficient detail to promote Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimating. The document evaluation shall at a minimum include formal reviews at the directions of the appropriate government cost lead to ensure compliance with the following: the ASP, Risk Management Plan, Operational Requirements Documents, DoD 5000.4-M, DoDI 5000.73, MIL-STD-881, and other applicable reference/compliance documents and local guidance. Prepare comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make recommendations.

  Required Knowledge and Experience:

5 to 9-years of relevant experience Experience developing and refining Government Cost estimation models. Experience developing, maintaining, and updating credible, defensible, and replicable Government Cost Estimates, such as Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, Program Contractor Cost Estimate, in support of annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle. Experience developing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) Experience preparing comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the Cost Estimates and Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make recommendations. Exceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills Must be a self-starter that can recognize needs and act with little to no guidance. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities. Advanced MS Sharepoint, Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills Required Bachelor of Science Degree: Operations Research or Related Bachelor of Science Degree with 24 semester hours in combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competency in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Required: ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst and/or DAWIA Cost Estimating Certification

  Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Artificial Intelligence, software acquisition, digital modernization, or rapid acquisition programs. Experience working within OUSD(A&S), OUSD(R&E), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), or similar DoD organizations. Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Power BI, and acquisition tracking tools.

  Clearance Requirement:

Active Top Secret security clearance

  Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.   The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.   Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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