Technical Expert/Subject Matter Expert (DoD Cost Estimating)

Location: Hybrid role based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Salary: $120,000–$160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global supports Department of Defense and Navy programs through cost estimating, acquisition analysis, and program support.

What you will do

• Lead development of a new cost estimate from inception for a major Navy program preparing for Milestone A approval.
• Conduct cost and feasibility analyses for program alternatives, Program Office budgets, contractor proposals, and other high-impact products.
• Provide analytical support for program controls, financial reporting, and budget execution.
• Develop the program Work Breakdown Structure and support preparation of the initial CARD and APB.
• Present, defend, and document cost estimate results for senior leadership, stakeholders, and contractors.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of experience in cost estimating and analysis, including lifecycle cost estimate development for large DoD programs.
• Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition regulations, processes, the Develop, Deliver, and Sustain lifecycle, and Milestone A preparation.
• Experience with risk and uncertainty analysis, cost model documentation, WBS development, and MIL-STD-881.
• Experience using the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool suite for cost estimating and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mathematics, engineering, business, or the sciences, with 24 semester hours of quantitative coursework including at least three hours of calculus.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required; TS preferred. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is also required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting ACAT 1D acquisition programs.
• Experience estimating costs for advanced missile systems, including targeting, guidance, flight control, engines, and warheads.
• DAWIA Level III, ICEAA CCEA, CDFM, or a related cost estimating or financial management certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, travel accident, and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, and flexible spending account options.
• Company-funded defined-contribution pension plan and employee stock ownership plan.
• Paid annual, sick, holiday, bereavement, jury duty/witness, and military leave.