Cost Estimation SME

Position Description

Are you passionate Program Controls and Analysis?  So are we.  Serco is an acronym for “Service Company”, and that is what we do, provide the best services to our USAF customers and fellow citizens every day.  Serco is a place you can count on for growth, opportunity, and loyalty. Discover your place in our world.

In this role you will support multiple cutting-edge projects for top government and commercial leaders. We offer opportunities to solve problems and improve processes while leveraging the newest technologies to provide our customers the highest quality products and services.  This position is based out of our Herndon, VA headquarters with travel and remote work options supporting out-of-area DoD, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers as required.

As the Cost Estimation SME, you will provide cost estimating and analysis support to a variety of ongoing project teams as part of Serco-WBB’s highly qualified interdisciplinary team of consultants. You will be expected to support a wide variety of analytical projects including working for and with a variety of DoD, Federal, and corporate customers. The Mission Support SME will interface with customers on a regular basis to develop project requirements, collaborate and work on integrated teams, and to brief, defend, and support project results. Must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environment with a flexible work schedule supporting multiple customers. 

The Cost Estimation SME will collaboratively develop cost estimates and models to support a wide range of end products to include, but not limited to:

• Product Support Business Case Analysis (PSBCA)• Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)• Life Cycle Cost Estimates• Develop, present, and defend cost estimates through various cost agencies (i.e., Air Force Cost Analysis Agency), in addition to project customers• 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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A DoD SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ten (10) years of experience conducting cost analysis, financial management, execution, tracking, and program analysis
• 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 colleague

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability obtain one
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Cost Estimating, Operations Research, or related discipline
• Certified Defense Financial Manager

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Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco.

If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).

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