[501237 Cost Estimator in Huntsville, AL[Work Location: Huntsville, AL[Schedule: Full Time[Relocation: Negotiable[IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a *Cost Estimator in Huntsville, AL[Job Responsibilities: ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}*
Develop Program Office Estimates (POE), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and Lifecycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs). Within that realm: analyze estimates against previous cost experience and recommend adjustments; provide regular reporting to senior management on cost issues; analyze program requirements and technical data to build cost models for PMO managed systems and maintain developed models; and assist in the creation of procedures and communication material that document cost estimation practices.Perform cost-benefit analyses. Support engineering trade studies, program technical baseline development, program office estimates, independent estimates, peer reviews of estimates, data normalization, database and model development for in-house tools, and proposal evaluations.Apply diversified knowledge of weapons system cost estimating principles and practices in areas of assignments.Ability to understand technical baselines and formulate technical judgments. Ability to translate technical and financial risk into cost estimates including risk application to provide estimate confidence, along with budgeting, planning, programming, budgeting systems, the acquisition process, and logistics support processes.Analyze and advise on cost, schedule, and performance variance and risk analysis.Be familiar with techniques for cost and schedule data collection, cost analysis and estimation, cost risk analysis, cost research, schedule analysis and estimation, schedule risk assessment, cost engineering, and programmatic studies.Modify and extend existing estimating methodologies, some requiring the use of advanced techniques.Comprehend Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Performance Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Listings, Earned Value data, and related DOD contractual documents.Communicate sophisticated concepts to Government customer senior managers and be responsible for ensuring high standards of technical quality in terms of completeness, relevance, accuracy, and timeliness.Work and communicate effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, reacting quickly to changing requirements and schedules.Think critically and work effectively to synthesize information from multiple sources.[Required Qualifications]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of cost estimation methods and ability to develop and/or implement cost models, DOD cost and pricing processes and preparation of standard cost documentation such as the Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD).
Experience with DOD Planning/Programming/Budgeting/Execution (PPBE) System.
Ability to independently act as a consultant, to set priorities, to organize tasks, monitor assignments, and ensure completion of assigned work.
[Excellent oral and written communication, math, and analytical skills; ability to tailor explanations and presentations]{arial",sans-serif"=""}