Information Systems Cost Estimator (Principal) GBB.049

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimator, Principal located Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), The CON-IT program is envisioned to address these problems through the acquisition of an integrated set of tools, services, and capabilities supporting the needs of contracting and other stakeholders.

As aCost Estimator your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation.
• Use of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system;
• Most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, or execution) for initiating new programs;
• Analyzing all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope;
• Analyzing contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect cost and schedule performance;
• Use of the ACEIT Tool Suite to perform all program office estimates which is mandatory use for working in the BES Directorate (AFLCMC/GB) for all information systems cost estimator positions (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Principal, Hybrid); and,
• Analytical processes, such as:
  • Setting up the problem,
  • Conducting background research,
  • Collecting and reducing data,
  • Displaying data for analysis,
  • Formulating mathematical expressions, and,
  • Drawing conclusions.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master's Degree in a related field with at least 3 years of IT management information systems acquisition cost analysis experience and two years of team management experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 10 years of IT management information systems acquisition cost analysis experience and two years of team management experience.
• Must have an active Tier 1/NACI clearance.
• Use of the Automated Cost Estimating and Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite is a must capability and skill set for the cost analysts working this task order for the BES Directorate programs.
• Must have the knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field.
• Possesses the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
• Must have experience using the Automated Cost Estimating and Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite
• Must have experience building and communicating Program Office Estimates (POEs).
• Must have the ability to manage, oversee/lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.
• Must analyze management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.
• The primary requirement of the work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis.

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Kettering, OH

Travel:<10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No