Senior Cost Estimator / Cost Analyst

at  DCMC Partners

Contract Role: Senior Cost Estimator/BCA
Reports to: Procurement Project Lead
Location: San Juan / Guaynabo, PR IN-OFFICE

WHO WE ARE:

DCMC Partners, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is a leader in providing program and crisis management services, including disaster recovery operations support, long-term recovery organization development, strategic advice, recovery program management, hazard mitigation expertise, grants management, grants identification and application support, and business continuity planning. Our team has managed response and recovery efforts for nearly every historic disaster in the past 30 years. With a full suite of emergency management services, DCMC Partners is there to help our clients effectively prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from crises and disasters of all kinds.

SUMMARY:

The Cost Analyst is responsible for development of the cost estimates and analyses for procurement projects using historical and other cost data systems, and for the development of compliance-required costs analyses to substantiate the cost-reasonableness of selected vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for some years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in areas such as cost estimation, cost reasonableness, benefit-cost analysis, economic analysis, or program evaluation preferably in the context of federal grants and public sector projects, FEMA hazard mitigation and disaster recovery programs.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, policies, and guidelines related to benefit-cost analysis.
• CEM, CFM, PMP, or similar certification desired but not required.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R) and/or economic modelling tools.
• Understanding of disaster risk reduction strategies and principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into accessible reports and presentations.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English), both oral and written.
• Must reside in Puerto Rico.

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate assigned tasks to ensure they are completed on time and on budget.
• Organize and plan assigned project tasks, resources, and schedules.
• Implement tasks in accordance with company standards and policies.
• Communicate task status to stakeholders and key project participants.
• Maintain project files, and track progress through review process to final agency decision.
• Respond to Procurement Project Lead and client to ensure timely delivery of service.
• Develop and document cost analyses for procurements assigned.
• Support other project staff, as needed.
• Notify Procurement Project Lead of any issues or concerns regarding tasks assigned.
• Maintain technical knowledge and expertise, through monitoring, review, and distribution of new guidance, policies, and materials.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure understanding of time allotted for task from Project Manager. Management of time and task to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure daily time reports are completed and submitted; ensure corrections/revisions are completed as necessary.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate coordination with other team members for client needs and satisfaction.
• Assist with completion of project closeout and archive records upon project completion.
• Provide reporting information to Procure Project Lead, as requested.
• Maintain current understanding cost estimating tools, and federal guidelines for the development cost analyses.