Cost Estimating and Cost Analysis I

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Cost Estimating and Cost Analysis located at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage, oversee/lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.

• Analyze management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.

• Competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis.

• Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of theories, concepts, and methods of analytical, mathematical, or statistical principles and practices to military weapons programs.

• 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, execution, etc.) for initiating new programs.

• Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope.

• Analyze Contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost, schedule, and performance.

• Use of the ACEIT Tool Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyzes is mandatory use for working in the C3I&N Directorate (AFLCMC/HN) for all cost analysis positions.

• 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.

• Compliance with all cost estimating guidance including the appropriate DoD, Air Force, AFMC, AFLCMC, or lower-level policy, publications, supplements, manuals, etc., as well as applicable documents and regulations, systems, processes, and guides, as required.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Active Top Secret clearance required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related degree

• Minimum 2+ years working with acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes with at least 1+ years in the DoD environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related degree

• 5+ years of related experience with at least 3+ years in the DoD environment in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

• Cost Analysis/Statistical Analysis experience supporting financial management across multiple programs in their acquisition life cycle to include pre-engineering development, engineering development, testing, fielding and sustainment.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)