Logistics Management Institute
Senior Cost Estimator - Clearance Required
Logistics Management Institute, Arlington, VA
Overview
LMI is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment (OASD(Sustainment)) in its mission to assure compliance and governance to enable the delivery and sustainment of critical capabilities to U.S. Service Members and our allies. Ensures a balance of logistics and sustainment priorities, while creating and maintaining efficient and effective financial and business processes.
LMI is a private government consulting firm, dedicated exclusively to advancing the management of the government. Founded in 1961 as a not-for-profit company, we deliver the best value for the government dollar as all revenues are directed to our mission of advancing government rather than to delivering shareholder value. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our Specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.
We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
LMI is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment (OASD(Sustainment)) in its mission to assure compliance and governance to enable the delivery and sustainment of critical capabilities to U.S. Service Members and our allies. Ensures a balance of logistics and sustainment priorities, while creating and maintaining efficient and effective financial and business processes.
LMI is a private government consulting firm, dedicated exclusively to advancing the management of the government. Founded in 1961 as a not-for-profit company, we deliver the best value for the government dollar as all revenues are directed to our mission of advancing government rather than to delivering shareholder value. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our Specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.
We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.
Responsibilities
- Conduct financial analysis of existing program costs.
- Provide financial expertise and guidance to support the Program Office including, expertise on working capital fund appropriations and applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide support for the development of cost baselines and guidance on the estimation of aircraft operating and support costs.
- Provide assessments on technical data, government data rights and industry assertions on data rights.
- Compute decision making metrics for comparisons of all alternatives such as net life cycle savings, net present value and payback period.
- Provide estimates and input to support the Program Office Memorandum (POM) cycle.
- Ensure financial transparency for the customer.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, management, finance, math, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Previous work with the Department of Defense is a plus.
- Experience with the PPB&E process and working capital funds is desired.
- 10 years plus of experience.
- Relevant cost estimating certifications with ICEAA or AACE is desired.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Experience with ACEIT and Crystal Ball software is a plus.
- Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to work problems and provide solutions to the client independently with minimal direction.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.