Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique, exciting and fulfilling career path. Pick your path today! To see what career opportunities we have available, explore below to find your next career!Acuity International is always looking for a professional to expand our estimating team supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at Hanford, WA. Responsibilities include developing independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), performing detailed cost analysis, and provide technical analysis of cost proposals.All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized. Actively support and uphold the Company's stated vision, mission and values.Primary Responsibilities:Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and high-end Excel features, including functions and pivot tables.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.Exclusive writing skills and ability to succinctly describe crucial project issues, actions, status, and recommended solutions that produce clear direction for the DOE to make informed and timely decisions.Proficient skills in cost analysis, data mining and manipulation, scope and contract review, and understanding of proprietary contractor software database.Strong initiative and innovation regarding the identification, assessment and reporting of existing or emerging project vulnerabilities.Natural abilities to integrate seamlessly and productively with the federal staff to maximize awareness of project needs, functional roles, and personnel preferences while minimizing turnaround time of requested products and services.Excellent communication and interface skills; ability to elicit information and utilize in development of products and provision of support.Cost estimators should be familiar with MII cost estimating software; formal training may be required and provided.Perform takeoffs, apply unit rates for labor, material, subcontracts and other direct costs, apply labor resources and develop activities within the estimate that relate to scope of work that adequately describes all costs associated with the scope.Cost estimators should be able to self-perform development of rough order of magnitude to fair cost estimate without supervision.Lead estimate development efforts individually and as lead estimator on assigned IGCEs and interface directly with senior management to develop strategies, detailed plans, and supporting documentation for IGCEs.Develop and apply overheads, payroll taxes and general requirements to project IGCEs.Project Management Professional, Certified Cost Professional, or other recognized professional certification preferred.Job Requirements:MUST BE A U.S. CITIZENBS/BA degree in Finance, Management or relevant field of study. Alternately, an accredited high school certificate plus years of specialized financial management experience in addition to the requisite experienceProject Management Professional, Certified Cost Professional, or other recognized professional certification preferred but not required.Desired Qualifications:Strong written and oral presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent organization skillsProven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomouslyStrong initiativeAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesAcuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, na