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A-P-T Research, Inc. Cost Estimator (#3343467) in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL, USA | Full Time
Position Description Summary
APT Research is hiring a full-time Cost Estimator in Huntsville, Al to develop independent government cost estimates (IGCEs) to support the Missile Defense Agency. This position is a hybrid work schedule.
APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.
Responsibilities:
Develop cost estimates using Engineering Build-up, Analogy, Extrapolation of Actual Costs, and Parametric methodologies
Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Collect data/requirements from program Point of Contact (POC)
Defining the scope and schedule of the estimate
Adjusting data for inflation and other data normalization
Creating the estimate using appropriate cost estimating methodology based on available data
Defining Ground Rules and Assumptions
Cost estimate documentation such as data sources, estimate methodologies, ground rules, assumptions, and program description
Performing crosschecks
Perform data analysis using CO$TAT and Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and Access tools, for example:
Normalizing cost data for analysis
Calculating descriptive statistics
Calculating correlation coefficients
Fitting statistical distributions to data
Performing linear regression and log-linear regression
Performing statistical analysis to identify outliers
Required Experience/Education:
A Bachelors Degree in a related field
3-5 years of cost estimator experience
Experience in the government/engineering industry
Security Clearance Requirement:
A secret level clearance is required
Essential Job Functions:
Work Environment:
Office environment
Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
Travel Requirements:
Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <15%
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
Ability to lift >15 lbs.
Other Essential Functions:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.