Frigate Support Contractor: Cost Estimator - Mid ELS is an employee-owned small business that provides professional and engineering support services to the U.S. Navy. We pride ourselves, as employee owners, in delivering high quality products to our customers across different platforms, systems and equipment. For over 40 years our focus has been to hire, develop and retain a highly-qualified staff of professionals that work collaboratively to provide exceptional support and solutions to our customers. We are caring, results driven, and strive to provide a meaningful work experience.  ELS is the prime contractor for the associated Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA), Professional Support Services contract.  SBSA/PSS include: Acquisition & Program Management; Business & Financial Management; and Configuration & Data Management. Job summary: The subject position supports NAVSEA’s PEO USC new construction program office (PMS 515) for the construction of CONSTELLATION Class Guided Missile Frigate (FFG 62). This position is contingent upon contract award. Description:  A ship cost estimator provides cost related analysis and assessments of ships, submarines, and related ship systems. A ship cost estimator also provides technical expertise, performs parametric tradeoff studies, and assesses cost estimates. A ship cost estimator is proficient with using modern computational tools and spreadsheets to conduct cost assessments. Typical tools include the USN’s Visibility and Management of Operating Costs (VAMOSC) databases and Operating and Support Cost Analysis Model (OSCAM) suite of cost models for a variety of Operations and Support (O&M) costing tasks. A ship cost estimator develops program life cycle cost estimates, and performs concepts and technology tradeoff studies for surface ship and submarine programs. Minimum Requirements: + US Citizen + Active DoD Secret Clearance + Experience:  4 years professional experience in financial analysis and cost estimating + Specialized Experience:  None Preferred Qualifications: + Degree: Bachelor's degree in Business, engineering, or related field + Certs: Certified estimator by Society of Cost Estimating (SCEA) + Experience: 7 years professional experience in financial analysis and cost estimating + Specialized Experience: DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process) Experience in surface combatant ships Work Location:  Contractor Site / Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC Work Schedule:  The position maybe eligible for an alternative work schedule and/or telework, depending upon Government direction at contract award. Position classification: Full Time Travel:  <10% Salary:  $80-85K ELS is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.   Powered by JazzHR