Cost Analyst / Estimator

Location : Flex Time On-Site at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Geographic Region : Baltimore, MD, Aberdeen, MD, Wilmington, DE

Description :

Galorath Federal is currently seeking Cost Analyst / Estimator for several positions to work with our clients in program o ffi ces located in Aberdeen, MD. Galorath is offering signing bonuses for those candidates that fulfill the requirements. Galorath is also an ESOP company which provides ESOP company stock, as a free bonus, to employee owners on an annual basis to build your retirement savings.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, analytical skills and the capability to lead and contribute to large defense programs and studies that the company undertakes. The ideal candidates will be self-starters, creative, forward-thinking, proven leaders, and willing to help solve problems with the cost teams involved.

Cost Estimator / Analyst will :

Follow necessary policies, plans, procedures, and functional directives concerned with assigned Cost Estimating and Economic Analysis.

Ensure the general thrust of an assigned effort is in consonance with DoD or Federal practices regarding standard of acceptance, adequacy of effort and degree of coordination required to authenticate the results.

Perform cost estimation and / or analysis using a variety of techniques (i.e., modeling, parametric analysis, engineering estimates, learning curve, risk analysis, and cost estimating relationships) for military systems acquisition in order to develop LCCEs, Independent Cost Estimates (IGCEs), TOCs, BCAs, CBAs, ROI calculations, Will Cost / Should Cost determination, risk analysis and assessments, AoAs, and / or program budget development support.

Formulate the development of long-range work plans, schedules, broad concepts, and objectives leading to the execution and enhancement of cost estimating and analysis effort capabilities.

Develop and define the broad areas encompassed by cost analysis and keep continually apprised of DoD or Federal concepts, philosophies, and enunciations.

Perform DoD or Federal systems cost estimating, processes, analytical methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate data and develop cost analysis products.

Formulate conclusions and propose researched solutions to problems relating to improvement of cost estimating effectiveness.

Apply the principles, theories, and methods of cost estimation and analysis.   Develop cost estimating relationships and design cost estimating methods.

Apply advanced statistical techniques and interact with customers and colleagues expertly and effectively when resolving problems.

Apply leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks, and work requirements.

Apply highly effective customer service skills and work effectively with teams to foster a collaborative work environment across the organization.

Develop presentation materials for the delivery of updates to the client.   Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements :

On-site Fill-time position offering a mix of flex work schedules.

A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, or related field is required.   Minimum of five (5) years of experience in DoD cost estimating and DoD acquisition experience.

Hands-on experience with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACE-IT) software package required and other packages, to include PRICE, QSM, or SEER, are highly valued.

CCEA certification or in process preferred

Intermediate / Advanced experience with Microsoft Products is required.   Strong client management skills

Proven success managing all phases of acquisition programs.   Secret clearance required

Join Galorath and Become an Employee Owner!

We offer a great benefits package including :

Competitive Compensation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - our contributions are significantly greater than most companies throughout the country.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-sponsored Long Term Disability

AFLAC Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (dependent & healthcare)

Paid Vacations, Holidays, and Sick Leave

401K Plan

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