Military Hire

Cost Estimator (Mid)Cherokee Federal

  • Not-remote
  • Full-time
  • Total comp
    Expected total yearly pay with bonus and equity at target, including any base pay.
  • Salary
  • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI

Job Summary

Summary:

This position is onsite at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam), requires a CAC, and a favorable Tier 1/NACI-SF85 background investigation.

Develops defensible cost estimates and programming documentation for Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects. Supports financial feasibility, project justification, and investment planning for installation infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities:

Develop, review, and refine project cost estimates and DD Form 1391 cost-estimate blocks.

Use PACES, approved DoD and Air Force estimating tools, and historical data to produce parametric and detailed estimates.

Prepare life-cycle cost analyses and economic analyses, including repair-versus-replace and alternative-comparison assessments.

Support development of project justification documentation for high-value or complex projects.

Validate cost estimates for projects on the Integrated Priority List and within the Comprehensive Planning Platform.

Coordinate with Community Planners and AMP managers to ensure planned requirements are financially feasible and programmed within the Future Years Defense Program.

Prepare annual cost-estimate validation reports.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary for Cost Estimator (Mid):$88,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Professional development, training, and certification support

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isnt just a promise, its part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited institution within the 50 United States.

Minimum five years of cost-estimating experience.

Minimum three years of military facility or infrastructure experience.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC), the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC).

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with PACES, NexGen IT, TRIRIGA, DD Form 1391 development, SRM, and MILCON programming.

Certified Cost Professional, Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst, or comparable professional certification.

Experience preparing life-cycle cost and economic analyses for DoD facilities and infrastructure.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where its needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others wont, and deliver where it counts. If thats the kind of work youre looking for, youve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

In compliance with Hawaiis Pay Transparency Law, the estimated salary range for this position is available upon request. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Compliance Notices

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@cherokee-federal.com.