New 
Cost Estimator
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Virginia, Warrenton | |
 Jul 15, 2026 | |
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Cost Estimator Warrenton VA Pay from : $130,000/yr MUST : Active Top Secret with SCI 8+ years of hands on experience with cost estimation, financial planning and analysis experience in the DoD 5+ years of experience working in DoD Program/Execution office Extensive experience developing and refining cost estimation models for the government Experience developing Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) Experience developing, maintaining, and updating credible, defensible, and replicable Government Cost Estimates : This includes : Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Cost/Budget Excursions, ROMs, Program Contractor Cost Estimate, in support of annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for the Government Customers in any phase of the acquisition life cycle deep experience creating and reviewing MIPRs for Government approval Knowledge of DAI Advanced MS SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Highly organized with the ability to track multiple tasks Strong problem-solving skills Strong Documentation skills Bachelor's Degree DUTIES : Translate unburdened cost into fully burdened cost for site deployments in the field Must account for base hardware costs, program cost model escalations, labor. Installation travel and per-endpoint software licensing. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills to deconstruct, understand, and map out the legacy cost model from existing data outputs Once the legacy model is understood, the candidate must develop a standardized, scalable tool designed to rapidly and accurately generate new cost estimate The candidate must draft and maintain a formal Standard Operating Procedures This is critical to ensure the methodology is documented, repeatable by other team members and eliminates the single point of failure Prepare Cost Estimate Review (CER) presentations and participate in formal estimate reviews as directed by the Government Prepare Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) in government approved format Prepare comprehensive reports, papers, and/or presentations that explain all facets of the Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) to justify results and make recommendations Reviews incoming 7600B's and MIPRs for accuracy and completeness Reviews agreement & total payment log to ensure ceiling is accurate to process payment Assigns RMO # and update funding log with payment information Prepares coversheet & corresponding documentation for folder & submission Returns to customer for additional information, signatures or corrections if needed Reviews & Signs O2C coversheet or return for correction Submits payments and all documentation to O2C Team & update funding log Identifies and proposes funding solutions for the portfolio Reviews and analyzes budget proposals and funding requests, along with identifying anticipated impact on proposed decisions for the portfolio Conducts cost-benefit analyses to determine value Reviews funding requests and makes recommendations to the Government Performs analysis on budget to develop leadership insights and presenting results Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |