Should Cost Solutions Adviser

Who We Need

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Should Cost Program Leader to lead cost modeling and sustainment optimization efforts in support of United States Air Force (USAF) and Department of Defense (DoD) engineering and acquisition programs. This leader will oversee the implementation of cost analysis capabilities using Siemens Product Cost Management (PCM) and Teamcenter, while guiding enterprise-wide change management and training initiatives to institutionalize Should Cost culture and processes.

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of Should Cost strategies and methodologies across USAF and DoD acquisition and sustainment programs.

• Coordinate activities within the USAF 448th Supply Chain Management Wing to drive a digital transformation effort implementing an organically supported Should Cost capability.

• Build and manage product and lifecycle cost models using Siemens PCM, with Teamcenter integration and other digital engineering platforms.

• Develop and deliver training materials for Siemens Product Cost Management, including job aids, SOPs, workshops, and user guides for analysts and decision-makers.

• Collaborate across engineering, logistics, contracting, and finance functions to align technical baselines with cost analysis outputs.

• Drive organizational change management (OCM) initiatives to embed cost-informed decision-making into USAF and DoD sustainment culture.

• Create and standardize procedures, governance models, and configuration control strategies for scalable and repeatable cost modeling practices.

• Engage with stakeholders across government and industry, delivering briefings, cost insights, and visual dashboards to senior leadership.

• Mentor USAF and DoD acquisition analysts and manage daily workflows to meet evolving USAF and DoD requirements.

• Travel up to 10% for site visits, working groups, and in-person collaboration sessions.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (Masters preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years experience in cost estimation, defense acquisition, or lifecycle sustainment support within the USAF or DoD.

• Expertise in Siemens Product Cost Management (PCM) and working knowledge of Teamcenter or equivalent PLM systems.

• Experience creating and facilitating training materials or structured learning for technical software platforms.

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle and cost estimating processes including should-cost, ICE, and cost realism analysis.

• Knowledgeable in FAR/DFARS.

• Proven leadership in cross-functional team coordination and enterprise-level process implementation.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to brief senior stakeholders and author executive reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with USAF or DoD organizations such as AFLCMC.

• Experience working with USAF or DoD organizations such as the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing, the Air Force Sustainment Center, and/or the Defense Logistics Agency.

• Knowledge of digital engineering, cost digital twin, or model-based sustainment approaches.

• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or Prosci Change Management.

• Experience supporting SBIR/STTR transitions or DoD prototyping programs.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills:

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and ethically.

• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule others; develop realistic action plans.

• Professionalism: Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas effectively.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; make sound business decisions based on data.

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear; frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Work Environment: Normally works in a temperature-controlled office environment with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.