Professor of Cost Estimating

Quick Facts

• Role: Professor of Cost Estimating (Federal Excepted Service)

• Focus: DoD program life-cycle cost estimating, data analysis, and customer-focused learning solutions

Description

Serve as a Professor of Cost Estimating supporting the WarU mission. Convey extensive cost estimating expertise across the DoD program life-cycle cost estimating process, including dataset work, statistical and cost modeling, and rigorous analysis to provide technical advice. Develop and deliver learning solutions using digital and data capabilities and university technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and adapt cost estimating techniques and data analytics methods

• Perform what-if analysis using resource requirement and program problem analysis to support decision making

• Conduct cost analysis modeling and provide technical advice using computer-based applications

• Use databases to manage and analyze cost estimation data (including Operating and Support cost data systems)

• Apply analytical tools and statistical methods (parametric/nonparametric, advanced regression, data normalization, risk and uncertainty)

• Assess realism of short- and long-term estimates against program, project, and operational goals

• Process, cleanse, and verify dataset integrity for cost estimating model building and analysis

• Analyze large datasets for statistical analysis of program life-cycle costs

• Use database query tools to obtain cost data for modeling and analysis

• Use current cost analysis software systems and provide technical assistance and advice

• Develop and deliver customer-focused learning solutions and continuously improve using stakeholder feedback

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• Advanced Certification in Business Cost Estimating required (or ability to become certified within 18 months)

• Bachelor’s or higher in operations research, OR 24 semester hours in specified operations research/math/probability/statistics coursework including at least 3 semester hours in calculus

• Specialized experience directly aligned to the duties, including dataset processing/cleansing/verification; large-dataset statistical analysis of life-cycle costs; evaluation of budget/financial systems and cost impacts; and development of analyses/reports/studies for ongoing improvements

• If applicable: obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance

• If applicable: meet DAWIA certification requirements and Continuing Acquisition Education

• Ability to work overtime, irregular shifts, and/or weekends; ability to travel on commercial aircraft if required

• Males must be registered for Selective Service

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and full-time/part-time/intermittent status)

• Flexible work schedules and potential transit subsidy (at supervisor discretion)