Sr. Estimator (Cost & Production)

Sr. Estimator (Cost & Production)

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator (Cost & Production) to provide technical and program support for the MMSC Ship Program, CSC Program, SEA05, and other major NAVSEA and DHS clients. This role plays a key part in developing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for U.S. Naval ship acquisition programs, including new construction and major modification projects.

This plays a critical role in supporting national defense and maritime readiness programs. Join a mission-driven team at CACI and contribute your expertise to projects of strategic significance.

📍 Location: 305 Fellowship Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ
💼 Work Type: Hybrid/Remote (on-site schedule determined by the manager)
🔒 Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Independent Contractor Estimates supporting the DoD, NAVSEA, DHS, U.S. Coast Guard, and other government agencies.

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Lead Engineers, and Contracts Personnel to assess and validate cost proposals and supporting documentation.

• Create and manage Excel-based cost models for both Operating & Sustainment (O&S) and acquisition estimates.

• Perform analysis on Earned Value Management (EVM) data for large-scale shipbuilding programs.

• Support change orders, trade-off studies, conversion programs, and other cost estimate needs across internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

 Required:

• 5–10 years of experience in cost estimation and production planning for U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, custom sheets, and cost modeling).

• Strong understanding of:

  • U.S. Navy surface ship construction and modernization processes

  • Hull and ship systems

  • Trade disciplines in shipbuilding, repair, and modernization

• Experience interpreting and working with NAVSEA Standard Items and CAD plans.

Desired :

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• At least 5 years of direct experience in U.S. Navy or commercial shipbuilding support

• Hands-on background as a ship-fitter, electrician, pipe-fitter, machinist, or equivalent tradesman

• Experience as an Estimator, Planner/Estimator, or Journeyman-level technician

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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