Senior Acquisition Program Cost Analyst / Estimator

Overview

Senior Acquisition Program Cost Analyst / Estimator(SIOP-2025-23096) :

Bowhead seeks an experienced Senior Cost Analyst / Estimator to join our Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) team. SIOP is a high priority program being that is expected to be designated as an ACAT Program.This position will be located at the Washington Navy Yard.

The Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, is chartered with the design and execution of the recapitalization and modernization of the infrastructure at Pearl Harbor, Puget Sound, Norfolk and Portsmouth Naval Shipyards to include critical dry dock repairs, restoring needed shipyard facilities and optimizing their placement, replacing aging and deteriorating capital equipment, and implementing technology innovations. Critical to the success of the program is the design, development, implementation, and management of the SIOP Operations Center (SOC). The SOC will serve as both a working and briefing space to provide a central node for actionable information to enable staff problem solving, in alignment with best business practices (NPIER) to Get Real, Get Better, and to track and view key program status areas to inform problem solving, prioritize action, and escalate issues to achieve program objectives.

This position does not allow for telecommuting and all work will be performed on-site in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Analyst / Estimator will develop, review, and comment on the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of cost-related documents, such as Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Acquisition Program Baselines, and other Acquisition and cost-related documents. The Senior Cost Analyst / Estimator will support the Bowhead / SIOP Acquisition Team in the development of cost models and Cost Estimates in accordance with DoD 5000 Series requirements applicable to Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and in conjunction with technical and programmatic supporting documentation. The Senior Cost Analyst / Estimator will lead development of cost-focused products and work to resolve any disparities with Independent Cost Estimates performed by outside agencies as part of Bowhead's highly qualified interdisciplinary team.

The Senior Cost Analyst / Estimator must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environments. The Senior Cost Analyst will develop cost estimates and models to support a wide range of end products to include, but not limited to :

Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)

Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)

Life Cycle Cost Estimates

Total Ownership Cost (TOC) Analysis

Cost Analysis Requirements Document (CARD)

Acquisition support to assist the program in achieving Milestone approvals

Develop, present and defend cost estimates through various cost agencies (i.e. DOD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc), in addition to project customers.

Develop Program level cost estimates and reconcile with independent estimates

Provide objective cost / financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to customers

Participate in and / or lead collaborative working groups among a variety of government and industry organizations

Qualifications

Active DoD security clearance

Bachelor's Degree (Mathematical / Statistical background preferred, but not mandatory)

Applicable certification (i.e. Certified Defense Financial Manager, Certified Construction Manager, PMP, or Professional Cost Estimator / Analyst)

Ten (10) years of experience conducting cost analysis, financial management, execution, tracking, and program analysis, preferably in a DoD ACAT environment

Knowledge / Experience using various cost estimating software tools (i.e. ACEIT and Crystal Ball)

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent listening as well as oral and written communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with customers and colleagues

To set yourself apart, highly qualified candidates will have a practical understanding and knowledge of these key functional areas :

Experience in the use of digital models to build estimates based on optimized facility layouts

Ability to demonstrate an understanding and use of cost estimating best practices-as defined in GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide / Department of the Navy Cost Estimating Guide , including a program baseline, work breakdown structure, methodology and key assumptions, inflation, and fully addressing risk and uncertainty

Sensitivity analysis to evaluate implications of changes in ground rules and assumptions

Experience in cost estimation development in large-scale construction projects, incorporating facility optimization / modernization and capital equipment investment

Physical Demands :

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Targheted salalry range for this role is 95,000 / annually to 115,000 / annually

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and / or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume / application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE / D / V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ().

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics / base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short / long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2025-23096

Category Program / Project Management

Location : Location US-DC-Washington

Min USD $95,000.00 / Yr.

Max USD $115,000.00 / Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement 25% - 50%