Cost Estimator HR100570**Type: Full-TimeLocation: Aberdeen Proving Ground

　　Position Description:

　　Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company is seeking 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. The RCCTO mission is to rapidly and efficiently research, develop, prototype, test, evaluate, procure, transition, and/or field critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term, and mid-term threats. 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. Primary reporting location will be Aberdeen Proving Ground with occasional in person support required Ft. Belvoir with a minimum of four in-person support days per month.

　　The Cost Estimator is responsible for:**

　　Developing RandD cost estimates for prototype projectsDeveloping life cycle cost estimates to determine the total cost of a programPreparing estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselinesAnalyzing mission requirements to determine cost parameters, specific cost factors, and relationships to be utilized in constructing a cost modelProviding support in defending cost estimating methodologiesRefining and adjusting cost models in response to changes in technical specifications, support requirements, design alternatives, engineering, and operational trade-offsProviding detailed cost reports and documentationProviding advice and technical assistance to functional specialists in identifying and evaluating program cost factors and cost impact on program alternativesDeveloping Independent Government Estimates (IGCEs) for RandD prototype projects to support management needsRequired Travel: Yes.Required Skills:

　　Preparing 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 proposalsProviding all necessary cost estimating, cost analysis, documentation, and support to RCCTO Army projects/programsActive secret clearanceRequired Experience:

　　Bachelors degree in related field