Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Cost Estimator to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Deputy Director, Rapid Acquisition Prototyping and Project Office (RAPPO) and Deputy Director, Advanced Concepts and Critical Technologies (ACCT) Office. This position is based in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

This individual will provide cost-estimating support and various cost functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of costs (incurred or future) for programs and projects. Teleworking is available based on mission requirements. The primary reporting location will be Aberdeen Proving Ground with occasional in-person support required at Ft. Belvoir with a minimum of four in-person support days per month.

• Develop R&D cost estimates for prototype projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of a program.
• Prepare estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines.
• Analyze mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing a cost model.
• Provide support in defending cost estimating methodologies.
• Refining and adjusting cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-offs.
• Provide detailed cost reports and documentation.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternatives.
• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGCEs) for R&D prototype projects to support management needs.
• Prepare independent government cost estimates (IGCE).
• Refine and adjust cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-off proposals.
• Provide all necessary cost estimating, cost analysis, documentation, and support to RCCTO Army projects/programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience providing cost analysis.
• Experience in DoD acquisition programs. Army experience preferred.
• Experience with evaluating projects using different methods and options to determine the most cost-effective solution that meets the required specifications.
• Use of ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools) and Excel in the development and review of cost analyses and project cost estimates.
• Active secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with contracts, budget, and the program acquisition processes.
• Cost Estimating certifications such as PCE/A or CCE/A.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.