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Acquisition Lifecycle Cost Analyst

Guidehouse • Washington, DC • 2h ago

Job Family :

Management Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Public Trust

What You Will Do :

We are looking for a lifecycle cost estimator with experience in developing, analyzing, and maintaining life-cycle cost models to support program planning, budgeting, and decision-making. This role focuses on applying cost estimating methodologies across the full system lifecycle-from concept development through operations and sustainment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to translate complex cost data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) in accordance with regulatory guidance (e.g., OMB, GAO, DoD, DHS)

Build cost models that capture acquisition, operations, maintenance, and disposal phases of programs or systems

Conduct cost analyses including parametric, analogy-based, engineering build-up, and extrapolation techniques

Perform cost risk and uncertainty analyses using tools such as Monte Carlo simulations

Analyze historical cost data and normalize datasets for use in estimating models

Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and financial analysts to gather inputs and validate assumptions

Support budget formulation, justification, and execution activities with detailed cost estimates

Prepare cost documentation, including Basis of Estimate (BOE), assumptions, methodologies, and supporting analysis

Develop and present cost briefings to stakeholders, leadership, and review boards

Evaluate program alternatives and conduct trade-off analyses to support cost-effective decision-making

Participate in independent cost estimates (ICEs), cost reviews, and audit support activities

Contribute to the development of cost estimating standards, processes, and best practices

Provide ongoing updates to estimates as program requirements evolve

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED CBP PUBLIC TRUST

Bachelor's degree

THREE (3) or more years' of experience in cost estimation and/or analysis; including Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE)

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Experience supporting acquisition programs across multiple lifecycle phases

Experience working in Agile or Hybrid-Agile environments

Experience working with structured cost estimating methodologies and frameworks

Experience supporting government programs with defined cost reporting requirements

Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate complex cost drivers and assumptions to non-technical stakeholders

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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