CACI International IncRemote
JTMS Cost Engineer SME
United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$82,000 - $172,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Cost EngineeringFederal Acquisition ProcessesCost Estimating MethodologiesFinancial ReportingFAR RegulationsDFARS RegulationsProposal DevelopmentPricing StrategiesCSDR ReportingEVMS (Earned Value Management System)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Advanced ExcelERP/Accounting SystemsDeltek CostpointUnanetSAPProposal Management SoftwareANSI-748 ComplianceSecret Security ClearanceERPAgileProject Management
About this role
CACI International Inc is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead proposal development and pricing strategies for DOD/DOW task order contracts. The role involves managing cost estimation, financial reporting, and compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful proposal submissions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and coordination of technical and cost proposals for task order solicitations under IDIQ vehicles
- Develop compliant proposal strategies aligned with RFP requirements and evaluation criteria
- Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams including technical, pricing, contracts, and capture personnel
- Conduct proposal reviews (pink, red, gold team) ensuring compliance, quality, and competitiveness as needed
- Manage proposal schedules, action items, and deliverables to meet submission deadlines
- Develop comprehensive cost/price volumes including detailed cost narratives and supporting documentation with corporate pricing SME
- Prepare and validate labor hour estimates, material costs, ODCs, subcontractor quotes, and fee structures
- Conduct basis of estimate (BOE) development and validation sessions with technical teams
- Perform cost/price reasonableness analyses and competitive assessments
- Support cost realism analysis and competitive pricing strategies
- Prepare and defend pricing during negotiations with government customers
- Prepare and submit required financial portion of CSDR deliverables (NO IPMR CDRLS)
- Ensure compliance with DID requirements for CSDR reporting
- Conduct variance analysis and prepare explanatory narratives for cost and schedule deviations
- Coordinate with finance, accounting, and project management teams to ensure data accuracy
- Maintain CSDR reporting schedules and ensure timely submission to government customers
- Develop and maintain integrated Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) that align with both traditional EVMS requirements and Agile development methodologies
- Create hybrid WBS frameworks that accommodate iterative/sprint-based work while maintaining contract reporting requirements
- Establish WBS elements that support both waterfall and Agile task order components, ensuring proper cost collection and allocation
- Manage WBS changes throughout the project lifecycle, including re-baselining for scope changes and contract modifications
- Ensure WBS dictionary maintenance with clear definitions for work packages, planning packages, and Agile epics/features/user stories
- Map Agile ceremonies and artifacts (sprints, releases, product backlog items) to WBS control accounts for cost tracking
- Coordinate with technical teams to ensure WBS structure supports both detailed cost reporting and Agile team autonomy
- Support business team with WBS-to-CLIN/SLIN traceability for contract financial management and billing
- Support project management business team and corporate finance and business team with analysis
- Provide mentorship and training to junior colleagues
- Support contract modifications and pricing for scope changes
- Assist with indirect rate development and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 20 years of experience in government contracting with focus on proposal development and pricing
- Minimum 20 years of direct experience with CSDR reporting requirements and EVMS
- Proven track record managing proposals for federal task orders (minimum $100M value)
- Experience with multiple contract types: FFP, CPFF, T&M, hybrid arrangements
- Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific acquisition regulations
- Expert proficiency in proposal development tools and methodologies
- Advanced Excel skills including complex financial modeling
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, SAP, or similar)
- Familiarity with proposal management software (APEX, SharePoint, etc.)
- Knowledge of EVMS principles and practices (ANSI-748 compliance)
- Active Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)