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Junior Cost Estimator

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ACT1 Federal LLC

Remote

$85,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

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Job Description

Junior Cost Estimator Hybrid Arlington, Virginia, United States Description
Position Title:
Junior Cost Estimator
Location:
Arlington/Crystal City, VA
Category:
Proposal
  • Contingent upon contract award
  • Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required:
N/A
Shift:
Day
Remote Type:
Hybrid
Clearance Required:
Secret (or Secret Eligible)
Division:
Ops
Salary Range:
$77,000
  • 94,000 Who is ACT1 Federal?
ACT1 Federal is a 100% employee-owned company supporting the Department of Defense and Federal civilian agencies for nearly 30 years. Our core capabilities include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, and military training and Arctic security. Join us in delivering mission-critical solutions and industry-leading talent to advance the missions of our partners, organizations, and communities we serve. Description ACT1 Federal is looking for a Junior-level Cost Estimator who is beginning to develop experience in cost analysis principles including, but not limited to: Cost/Technical
  • Some basic familiarity with DAF weapon systems, cost/engineering concepts and a desire to learn how to identify appropriate acquisition and O&S cost drivers. Cost Estimating
  • Basic understanding of cost drivers and the concepts of estimating the acquisition and O&S costs of weapon systems and subsystems. Data collection
  • Ability to collect cost, technical, and programmatic data from Government and Industry entities under supervision. Data analysis & cost tools
  • Basic ability to analyze data and a willingness to learn how to develop cost estimating methods and tools.
Responsibilities:
Data collection of technical, programmatic, and cost data for Department of War (DoW) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. Research and data entry into customer databases Statistical analysis and development of cost estimating relationships (CERs) Development of cost models and/or development on independent cost estimates Requirements Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Active secret clearance or secret eligibl Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-Term Disability Voluntary Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401K with employer match Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Parental Leave Military Leave Education, Training & Professional Development Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.