Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Senior Cost Estimator (Acquisition)  Description The Columbia Group (TCG), is a technical services support company which has a successful 50+ year history of providing the United States government with financial management support services, information technology, program management, acquisition, logistics management, engineering, and design. As a full-time employee of TCG, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package to include a quality health insurance program (medical, drug, vision and dental) for you and your family, group life insurance, group short and long-term disability insurance, a 401K profit sharing retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. You will accrue 'Paid Time Off' (PTO) to be used towards vacation or sick leave, in addition to receiving eleven (11) paid federal holidays. We are seeking a Senior Cost Estimator (Acquisition) to join our team on a hybrid status between the Washington, DC Navy Yard and your home office. The ideal candidate will: Forecasts project costs in support of MARAD RRF program. Gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specifications. Considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, labor and transportation for estimations. Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others.   Position Requirements Required Education, Skills, and Experience: 10 years relevant professional experience in related field. Ability to provide cost related analysis and assessments of products and services and performs parametric trade-off studies, and assesses cost estimates. Proficient with using modern computational tools and spreadsheets to conduct cost assessments. Ability to develop program life cycle cost estimates, and performs concepts and technology trade-off studies for programs and projects. U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite. Must posses an active Secret security clearance. Preferred Requirements: Master's Degree in Operations Research or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, calculus. 15 years relevant professional experience in related field. At least 7 years of acquisition experience in cost estimating and serving a program office, PEO, Service/Defense agency level, or supporting a program that reports to a Service Acquisition Executive (SAE). Certified in the Cost Estimating career field by a recognized professional society or educational organization (i.e. Career field specific DAWIA level III / Advanced, ICEAA CCEA, etc.).   Full-Time/Part-Time Contingent   Position Senior Cost Estimator (Acquisition)   Division The Columbia Group   Req Number LOG-24-00011   Location Washington DC – WNY   About the Organization We are a premier federal services company with a successful history of providing the United States Military, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and other departments / agencies of the federal government. We employ hundreds of professionals, providing client-focused solutions, across all armed forces, in multiple locations throughout the United States.   EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected Veteran status.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Cybersecurity Business Analyst in Alexandria, VA Posted on: 1/9/2025 [Apply Now] Warehouse Specialist, Ft. Johnson ASP in Vernon Parish, LA Posted on: 8/30/2024 [Apply Now] Senior Cost Estimator in Washington, DC Posted on: 3/5/2024 [Apply Now] Senior Logistics Analyst in Washington, DC Posted on: 11/22/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Data Analytics Engineer in Washington, DC Posted on: 1/14/2025 [Apply Now] Administrative Support Specialist in Washington, DC Posted on: 1/14/2025 [Apply Now] Cybersecurity Business Analyst in Alexandria, VA Posted on: 1/9/2025 [Apply Now] Senior Logistics Analyst in Washington, DC Posted on: 11/22/2023 [Apply Now] Senior Cost Estimator in Washington, DC Posted on: 3/5/2024 [Apply Now]

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