IT Project Cost Estimator

Seneca Holdings

IT Project Cost Estimator developing Lifecycle Cost Estimates using SEER toolset. Collaborating with government team and managing financial analysis for cloud services.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the government in the development of lifecycle cost estimates during the program planning and budget formulation phase.
Analyze program requirements and conduct workshops / interviews with program stakeholders to determine the key inputs necessary for development of LCCE using the SEER toolset.
Collaborate with the government on the development and maintenance of the IT program Lifecycle Cost Estimate.
Support the development and implementation of advanced cost estimating, cost modeling and analysis capabilities necessary to create and maintain the IT program Lifecycle Cost Estimate using SEER suite Tools.
Support economic analyses of IT projects, various analysis of alternatives and other related efforts to aid investment decisions.
Follow U.S Government Accountability Office (GAO) cost estimation best practices.
Establish and support the financial analysis and forecasting of cloud related services acquired by the decennial program to help manage cloud financial obligations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in engineering, economics, finance, or related field.
5 or more years of direct work experience with the Census Bureau.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with cost estimating tool sets for estimating Information Technology solutions including Applications, Infrastructure and other IT services.
Intermediate/advanced Excel practitioner (analyze structured data, create repeatable analyses, and ensure analytical defensibility).
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills necessary to work in small, collaborative teams.
Ability to gain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
benefits and perks
flexible work-life balance
professional development opportunities
performance and recognition programs
comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident)
health savings and flexible spending accounts
retirement 401K plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

lifecycle cost estimationcost modelingeconomic analysisdata analysiscost estimating tool setsExcel

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration

Certifications

Public Trust security clearance