Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Cost Estimator in support of DIR-AC.  DIR-AC enables SOF AT&L mission success by providing financial management, analysis, and decision support for the procurement, delivery, and sustainment of SOF-peculiar capabilities. The directorate develops cost estimates and budget submissions, monitors portfolio financial health, improves processes for auditability and efficiency, and delivers data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

DIR-AC also integrates and presents financial and programmatic briefings for external stakeholders, supports rapid acquisition execution with contracting partners, and provides analytical rigor to major resourcing efforts that align modernization priorities with enterprise strategy.

This is a part-time position located at MacDill AFB, FL

• Provide critical support for the SOF AT&L Comptroller’s Office for Cost Estimation, on an as-needed basis.
• Independently support high-visibility and mission-critical programs.
• Provide subject matter expert guidance and advice on high-value, highly-scrutinized programs, as well as prepare comprehensive Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) to support Program Executive Office (PEO) requirements for milestone reviews, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and other internal analyses.
• Utilize a variety of approved methods, including analogous, parametric, and engineering estimates, and develop a well-documented technical baseline detailing all methods, sources, and assumptions.
• Responsible for a wide range of analytical tasks, including performing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and high-fidelity acquisition estimates, calculating Total Ownership Costs (TOC), developing Should Cost analyses, and conducting risk assessments.
• Maintaining existing program office estimates, assisting in the development of Most Probable IGCEs for source selection evaluations, and providing direct support to classified funding portfolios.
• Additional duties include creating and presenting cost estimating analysis through spreadsheets and other electronic media, as well as providing training on cost estimating methodologies at the customer's request.
• Working Knowledge of current DoD PPBE processes, USSOCOM acquisition systems, procedures, and processes, and @Risk and/or Crystal Ball Monte Carlo Software is desired. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or ACEIT cost estimating software.

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen 
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration. Logistics or SCM (Transcripts shall be made available to the Government upon request)
Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience, including: 

• DoD acquisition cost estimating and DoD acquisition budgeting, with at least five years dedicated to cost estimating
• 5 years of experience with DoD or other federal agencies in their respective discipline

Additional Information
Location: MacDill AFB, FL  
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%