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Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0010009]

ProSidian Consulting, LLC
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026

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Company Description

ProSidian is a Management And Operations Consulting Services firm that focuses on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. See Link To the ProSidian website at www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0010009] for Program Support on a Exempt W2: No Overtime Pay Basis Working Hybrid On/Off Client Site in The Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) Area Contract Contingent generally located across the Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) Across The Continental United States (CONUS) – Mid-Atlantic / National Capital Region (NCR) Region supporting AFCAA produces independent, credible cost estimates for DAF leaders, CAPE, Congress, and GAO.

We seek Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0010009] candidates with relevant Aerospace And Defense Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Aerospace And Defense Sector Clients such as AFCAA. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Operation & Support Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME [Operation & Support Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates] in the Aerospace And Defense Industry Sector focussing on Risk Management Solutions for clients such as Department of the Air Force (AFCAA) | Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) / SAF-FMC (Cost & Economics) | AFCAA O&S Division (SAF/FMCY) Generally Located In Washington, District of Columbia (National Capital Region) and across the Continental United States (CONUS) – Mid-Atlantic / National Capital Region (NCR) Region (Of Country/World) Working Hybrid On/Off Client Site.

Acts as senior technical authority for O&S cost estimating; leads development of legacy O&S estimates, ICEs, NACAs, and SCPs; defines methodologies, cost elements, and data strategies; validates models and assumptions; mentors junior analysts; supports sustainment reviews and congressional/GAO briefings. Provide Aerospace & Defense Cost Analysis | Operation & Support (O&S) Cost Modeling & Independent Cost Estimates | AFCAA Sustainment & Affordability Decision Support

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Senior Cost Estimator / Analyst / SME | Aerospace & Defense Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates [AFCAA0010009]

Provide Operation & Support (O&S) Legacy Cost Model Support and Independent Cost Estimates at Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA), Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Legacy cost modeling in this context refers to programs at or beyond Initial Operating Capability plus five years. Federal law requires such programs to have Operation & Support (O&S) cost estimates for the life of the program, updated annually. Federal law further mandates sustainment reviews for these programs every five years, requiring independent cost estimates in support of those reviews. The annual legacy Operation & Support (O&S) cost estimates will serve as a starting point for other more detailed cost analyses such as independent cost estimates, trade studies, divestiture analysis, force structure analyses and comparisons to follow-on or new weapon systems etc. The model support effort will also incorporate new (non-legacy) cost estimates from other analysts into a single output file that will provide a long-term picture of Department of the Ai

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