Founded in 2002, Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in research, development, and engineering services for the U.S. government and
Information Systems Cost Estimator – Journeyman
Location
Ohio
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Information Systems Cost Estimator – Journeyman
Torch Technologies, Inc.
• Analyzes management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. • Use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation. • Use of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system; Most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, or execution) for initiating new programs; • Analyzing all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope; • Analyzing contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect cost and schedule performance; • Use of the ACEIT Tool Suite to perform all program office estimates which is mandatory use for working in the BES Directorate (AFLCMC/GB) for all information systems cost estimator positions (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Principal, Hybrid); • Analytical processes, such as: Setting up the problem, Conducting background research, Collecting and reducing data, Displaying data for analysis, Formulating mathematical expressions, and, Drawing conclusions.
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoW OR Seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications, five of which must be in the DoW
- Must have the knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing.
- Typically works independently and applies the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise.
- Must have the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines.
- Work is performed independently or under the oversight of more senior contractor employees (Program Office and Staff Level Support interface).
- Must have hands on experience using the Automated Cost Estimating and Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite.
- Must have experience building and communicating Program Office Estimates (POEs)
- Must possess and maintain a T1/NACI security clearance.
Benefits
- ESOP participation
- 401(k) match
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- paid time off
- holidays
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