Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cost Estimator to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. As a key member of an integrated team, you will apply advanced analytical and quantitative techniques to develop comprehensive cost models, estimates, and risk analyses. Your work will directly inform decision-making at the programmatic and executive levels, contributing to the success of NGA’s mission-critical initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with program offices and leadership, analyze complex technical and programmatic data, and craft high-caliber deliverables. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about shaping the future of geospatial intelligence, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with program offices and leadership to analyze cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic data.
• Build, validate, and refine cost models, life-cycle cost estimates, and risk analyses using various methodologies.
• Conduct in-depth cost and technical research to improve analytical outputs and methodologies.
• Support the development and documentation of technical baselines for NGA programs.
• Draft and edit management- and executive-level briefings, reports, and technical papers.
• Provide guidance on cost-estimating tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve program outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with a strong quantitative focus.
• Experience: * Minimum 8+ years of professional experience, including 6+ years of relevant experience in cost estimating, business/finance/economics, operations research, or systems engineering. * Proven experience developing life-cycle cost estimates and conducting data collection and analysis. * Skilled in creating and implementing cost-estimating relationships, models, tools, and methodologies.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (CI poly preferred).

Desired Skills and Expertise:

• Master’s degree with significant quantitative focus.
• Certifications in cost analysis (e.g., CCE/A , DAWIA Level II BCF-CE , or equivalent).
• Expertise in costing large IT acquisition programs and agile estimating techniques.
• Working knowledge of major Intelligence Community (IC) systems and strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency in cost-estimating tools, risk tools, statistics/data analysis tools, and EVM analysis tools.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical programmatic data into cohesive, executive-ready written artifacts.
• Experience in schedule realism, cost risk analysis, business case development, and return on investment analysis.
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, with a history of producing artifacts for senior-level audiences.

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights