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Bluepath Labs Senior Cost Estimation Consultant – DHS ICE OIPA (Remote) in United States
Senior Cost Estimation Consultant - DHS ICE OIPA (Remote)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Remote)
BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.
We are actively seeking a Senior Cost Estimation Consultant to support Acquisition Decision Events (ADEs) for programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Office of Investment and Program Accountability (OIPA).
Work Description:
The Office of Investment and Program Accountability (OIPA) develops, implements, and oversees ICE acquisition management processes, policies and procedures, and coordinates across DHS to support and align acquisition program execution activities and oversight.
In support of this program, the successful candidate will provide support to the program offices when developing cost-related for Acquisition Decision Events (ADEs), as well as additional areas to ensure the best quality of cost support is provided to the program offices.
Responsibilities:
Provide support for the development of Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROMs) estimates utilizing ICE standardized methodologies, templates, and procedures.
Implement, oversee, and update current ICE Affordability Policy and Affordability SOP for programs undergoing an Acquisition Decision Event (ADE).
Develop additional SOPs to surround the cost estimating process.
Perform data collection activities that will support both ICE and DHS objectives in this area, including collection of both Agile metrics and Cloud data from programs that will aid the DHS effort and will continue through the life of the contract.
Additional areas of data collection as required; assist with collecting and designing the storage and analysis of data
Minimum Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's Degree or higher
Ability to successfully complete a background check and obtain a security clearance
At least 7 years of experience in support of government acquisition
Possess a Government or industry standard cost certification - examples include: CCEA and Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA) certifications from the ICEAA, Professional and Technician Level Certifications [e.g. Certified Cost Technician (CCT), CCP, CEP] from AACE International, and DAWIA or DHS Cost Estimating certifications
Demonstrated skill in working with spreadsheets and complex models
Demonstrated skill in working with Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT)
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments
Demonstrated skill in conducting advanced mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods
Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated capability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: healthcare reimbursement, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.
About BluePath
BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.
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BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.