Senior Cost Estimator

Mayvin is currently seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to provide support to the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office.

The individual will use ACEIT to provide a complete range of cost estimating and cost analysis services that include but are not limited to Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, preparation of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), as well as analysis on these and similar products.

Senior Cost Estimators should be able to lead estimate development efforts of small teams, function as lead estimator on assigned LCCEs, and interface directly with senior executives at our government client to develop strategies, detailed plans, and supporting documentation.

Clearance Required: Secret

Must be a U.S Citizen.

Responsibilities :

• Lead LCCE development efforts. Everything else is secondary to this
• Perform cost analysis & estimations and provide recommendations accordance with DHS Headquarters and GAO Cost Assessment Guide
• Develop and refine cost estimate by analyzing historical data and applying quantitative models, techniques, tools and databases to predict future program costs
• Develop and update life cycle cost evaluations (LLCEs) and independent government cots estimates (IGCEs) for the client's programs and projects, as well as ad hoc estimates
• Present results of estimates in a variety of formats such as verbal presentations, narrative reports, and briefing charts
• Develop presentations and brief executive leadership on program cost positions, impact of budget changes on supported programs and other cost issues
• Participate in program meetings and technical interchanges to remain current with program requirements
• Assist tracking of actuals from financial systems to LCCE for P&R Forms, Spend Plans, RAP submissions and other financial reports
• Prepare estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
• Provide support in defending cost estimating methodologies