PROFESSOR OF COST ESTIMATING

Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's or higher degree in operations research OR at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semesters hours must have been in calculus. You MUST submit copies of your proof of education, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit required documents by the close of the announcement may result in an Ineligible rating. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, to qualify for this position at a respective band/grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the required years of specialized experience equivalent to one band/grade-level lower (or equivalent) to include having specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position, and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully with the experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in the following: Specialized experience is defined as: Experience processing, cleansing and verifying the integrity of datasets used for cost estimating model building and analysis. Experience analyzing and employing large datasets for statistical analysis of program life cycle costs. Experience evaluating budget and financial systems and requirements of a complex program to determine impact of costs. Experience developing and recommending data analyses, reports and studies that enable ongoing improvement to systems and programs. Advanced Certification in Business Cost Estimating (or the ability to become certified within 18 months) is required. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Convey extensive cost estimating knowledge and experience in DoW Program Life-Cycle Cost Estimating. Subject areas of knowledge may include but are not limited to: Performance of work that involves designing, developing, and adapting techniques relevant to cost estimating processes and data analysis in conjunction with data analytics. Analysis of resource requirements and program related problems in support of "what-if" analysis to support program decision making. Analysis and modeling for problems related to costs analysis utilizing practical knowledge of computer applications. Application of a rigorous process of scientific inquiry and analysis to develop cost estimating requirements and provide technical advice in the cost analysis area. Utilization of a variety of databases such as CADE, JIAT, DAMIR, Operating and Support cost data systems to manage and analyze data. Utilization of various analytical tools such as @Risk, ACEIT, Excel, Power BI, and Power Query as well as various techniques such as parametric and nonparametric statistics, advanced regression, data normalization and risk and uncertainty. Monitoring program, projects, operations or activities against short and long term goals and determining realism of estimates using knowledge of cost estimating and various Defense Business Systems. Working in DoW, acquisition program processing, cleansing and verifying the integrity of datasets used for cost estimating model building and analysis. Analyzing and employing large datasets for statistical analysis of program life cycle costs. Utilizing Data Base Query tools to obtain cost data for cost estimating and/or analysis of program life cycle costs. Utilization of current, cutting edge software systems in performing costs analysis and providing technical assistance and advice on program cost data. Develops and delivers customer-focused learning solutions by applying current functional expertise, digital and data capabilities, and university technologies; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; and using customer feedback to continuously improve learning products, processes, and services at the point of need.