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Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0010009]

Washington, DC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-01-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior technical authority for Operation & Support (O&S) legacy cost modeling and independent cost estimates for Department of the Air Force aircraft and space programs.

Role type

Senior IC cost estimator/analyst (Aerospace & Defense)

Builds

Legacy O&S cost estimates, Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), NACAs, and SCPs for ACAT I DAF/DOD programs

Domain

Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

O&S cost estimating, statistical analysis, cost risk & uncertainty modeling, budget formulation, affordability analyses, cost benefit analysis, AFI 65-508 compliance, system sustainment knowledge, logistics knowledge, advanced Microsoft Excel

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering/Economics/Mathematics, experience with ACAT I programs, leadership on complex multi-year efforts

Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Lead development of legacy O&S estimates and ICEs; define methodologies, cost elements, and data strategies; validate models and assumptions; mentor junior analysts; support sustainment reviews and congressional/GAO briefings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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