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Cost Estimation Analyst
This role provides cost estimating and financial analysis support to the Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy (MC&G) Program Executive Office (PEO). The incumbent will lead the development and maintenance of cost estimates for the Integrated Capabilities Baseline Document (ICBD) and support broader budget planning and execution activities across the MC&G Mission Domain. This position is critical to ensuring accurate program cost projections, informed decision-making, and alignment with DoD and IC financial frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Develop, manage, and update cost estimates for the MC&G ICBD using various techniques (e.g., analogous, parametric, bottoms-up) Build and maintain spreadsheets, pivot tables, and supporting tools to estimate system-of-systems costs within an IT environment Coordinate data collection and cost estimation activities with internal MC&G branches and external stakeholders (e.g., NGA/R, NGA/SF, NGA/ST, CIO-T IPOs) Support cost estimation efforts beyond the ICBD as required across the MC&G PEO Assist in gathering and validating data inputs required for cost estimates and IGCEs (Independent Government Cost Estimates) Monitor budget execution, including obligations, unliquidated obligations, and commitments, and collaborate with Program Managers and the Business Office to adjust funding as necessary Produce ICBD-related documentation, artifacts, and supporting materials Provide cost estimate briefings to internal leadership and ICBD oversight authorities Align MC&G cost estimation activities with broader NGA ICBD efforts to ensure consistency and standardization Advise on capability delivery schedules from a budgetary oversight perspective Support development of programmatic documentation to justify and track MC&G capabilities and financial requirements Execute funding in support of MC&G Mission Domain initiatives in IPF, Source, and Research portfolios Prepare Weekly Activity Report (WAR) inputs and present financial updates to stakeholders Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of experience supporting the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) 2+ years of experience applying DoD and/or IC CAPE (Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation) methodologies and templates, cost estimation techniques to support work statements, change orders, and IGCE development Experience using DoD/IC budgeting tools, financial management systems, and financial and funding processes, including spend plan development and updates Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility required About inQ Services: inQ Services, based in McLean, Virginia, is a technology consulting firm with over 30 years of experience supporting commercial clients and federal mission-critical programs for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. We specialize in systems analysis, software development, engineering, data analytics, and program management, delivering innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions. group id: 91159809 Name Hidden Talent Acquisition
This role provides cost estimating and financial analysis support to the Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy (MC&G) Program Executive Office (PEO). The incumbent will lead the development and maintenance of cost estimates for the Integrated Capabilities Baseline Document (ICBD) and support broader budget planning and execution activities across the MC&G Mission Domain. This position is critical to ensuring accurate program cost projections, informed decision-making, and alignment with DoD and IC financial frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Develop, manage, and update cost estimates for the MC&G ICBD using various techniques (e.g., analogous, parametric, bottoms-up) Build and maintain spreadsheets, pivot tables, and supporting tools to estimate system-of-systems costs within an IT environment Coordinate data collection and cost estimation activities with internal MC&G branches and external stakeholders (e.g., NGA/R, NGA/SF, NGA/ST, CIO-T IPOs) Support cost estimation efforts beyond the ICBD as required across the MC&G PEO Assist in gathering and validating data inputs required for cost estimates and IGCEs (Independent Government Cost Estimates) Monitor budget execution, including obligations, unliquidated obligations, and commitments, and collaborate with Program Managers and the Business Office to adjust funding as necessary Produce ICBD-related documentation, artifacts, and supporting materials Provide cost estimate briefings to internal leadership and ICBD oversight authorities Align MC&G cost estimation activities with broader NGA ICBD efforts to ensure consistency and standardization Advise on capability delivery schedules from a budgetary oversight perspective Support development of programmatic documentation to justify and track MC&G capabilities and financial requirements Execute funding in support of MC&G Mission Domain initiatives in IPF, Source, and Research portfolios Prepare Weekly Activity Report (WAR) inputs and present financial updates to stakeholders Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of experience supporting the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) 2+ years of experience applying DoD and/or IC CAPE (Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation) methodologies and templates, cost estimation techniques to support work statements, change orders, and IGCE development Experience using DoD/IC budgeting tools, financial management systems, and financial and funding processes, including spend plan development and updates Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility required About inQ Services: inQ Services, based in McLean, Virginia, is a technology consulting firm with over 30 years of experience supporting commercial clients and federal mission-critical programs for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. We specialize in systems analysis, software development, engineering, data analytics, and program management, delivering innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions. group id: 91159809 Name Hidden Talent Acquisition