Chief, Cost Estimating & EVM, SSC/SYD 85
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary Range: $127818 - $195200 Per Year
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Major Duties:
- The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Chief, Cost Estimating & EVM (NH-1515-04, GS-14/15). Description: Developing and presenting cost estimates, financial metrics, and budget analyses for large or complex acquisition programs. Working closely with program managers, integrated product teams, engineers, logisticians, and other functional experts to translate technical requirements into defensible cost estimates. Applying DoW, OMB, and service-specific cost policies, methodologies, and tools to support decision-making and program planning. Degree in operation research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operation research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter course requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Ideal Candidate: Serve as a Cost Lead responsible for planning, leading, and performing complex cost estimating and financial analysis for assigned programs or projects. Provide expert cost and financial analysis support to program managers and senior leadership to inform program decisions and resource planning.
Qualifications: The 1515 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
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Application Deadline: 2025-11-21