Acquisition Cost Estimator II

Job Title: Acquisition Cost Estimator II
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance Required: Secret

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Acquisition Cost Estimator II to provide financial analysis and cost estimating support for U.S. Navy ship, submarine, and related system programs. The ideal candidate will bring analytical expertise, strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, and experience supporting surface combatant ship programs. This role supports long-term planning and lifecycle costing to inform critical decisions across multiple naval platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Conduct cost-related analysis and assessments for naval shipbuilding programs, including surface combatants and submarine systems.

  
  
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  Perform parametric tradeoff studies and provide technical expertise in support of cost estimation processes.

  
  
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  Utilize modern computational tools and spreadsheets to develop cost models and assessments.

  
  
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  Apply tools such as the USN's Visibility and Management of Operating Costs (VAMOSC) and Operating and Support Cost Analysis Model (OSCAM) to evaluate operations and maintenance (O&M) cost factors.

  
  
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  Develop program life cycle cost estimates and support concept and technology tradeoff studies.

  
  
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  Ensure compliance with DoD and DoN acquisition procedures, particularly within the DoD 5000 framework.

  
  
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  Prepare detailed reports and briefings for stakeholders to support data-driven acquisition and sustainment decisions.

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

  
  
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  Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in financial analysis and cost estimating

  
  
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  Certified estimator by the Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA) or equivalent

  
  
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  Familiarity with DoD/DoN procedures and the DoD 5000 acquisition process

  
  
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  Experience supporting programs involving surface combatant ships

  
  
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  Proficiency in cost modeling tools such as VAMOSC and OSCAM

  
  
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  Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  
  
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  Active Secret clearance

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  7 years of professional experience in cost estimating or defense-related financial analysis

  
  
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  Direct experience with shipbuilding or submarine lifecycle cost support in a DoD or NAVSEA environment

  
  

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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