Cost Estimator

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Cost Estimator supporting Library of Congress IT investments and software projects. Developing GAO-aligned cost estimates, reviewing estimates, and enhancing IT cost-estimation processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the IT Partner Engagement (ITPE), Program Management Governance and Operations Division (PMO), other OCIO Directorates, and partnering service units
  • Formulate cost estimating processes and procedures
  • Conduct cost estimate reviews
  • Develop cost estimates for selected IT products, projects, and programs
  • Produce quality cost estimates for IT investments using industry best practices and GAO/OIG guidance and audit recommendations
  • Conduct cost estimation analysis on new and ongoing IT and software development projects
  • Maintain and enhance processes and roles needed to effectively estimate IT expenses

Requirements:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in IT cost estimating and information systems development, acquisition, operations or maintenance
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience applying GAO cost estimating and assessment guide, GAO Agile assessment guide, Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), and/or Program Management Institute (PMI) program and project cost estimating best practices
  • Ability to analyze project requirements to accurately estimate IT project costs
  • Ability to provide overall direction and leadership for preparing hardware/software cost estimates
  • Minimum education: BS/BA or equivalent education
  • If the education requirement cannot be met, training and certification in one of PMP, FAC-P/PM, CCEA, PCEA, and/or SCEC is accepted
  • Experience utilizing SEER Cost Estimation product suite is strongly preferred but not required
  • Progressively responsible experience and training sufficient to perform the duties without supervision