Cost Estimator Managed Services
Apply Job ID 35085 Date posted 12/29/2025Job Family:
Pricing
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
TheGMSCost Estimatorassemblesandanalyzesdatato forecastprofit and lossrelated to healthcareservices,projects,or operational changesaiding financial planning and decision-making. Key responsibilities include cost analysis and forecasting, collaboration with stakeholders, cost management, and ensuring compliancewith corporate policies, regulations, and statutes. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (preferably in finance, accounting, engineering, or business), strong analytical and technical skills, experience in healthcare cost estimation, and preferred professional certifications such as CCP or CEP.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Data Analysis and Cost Forecasting: Analyzingavailabledocumentation to understand scope,identifyingcost-influencing factors, and using historical data, trends, and research foraccurateprojections.
Collaboration and Communication: Working with project teams and stakeholders, managing bids from vendors, and presenting detailed costmodelsand analyses to management and clients.
Cost Management and Optimization: Evaluating cost alternatives andidentifyingcost-saving opportunities.
Compliance and Documentation: Assisting with regulatory compliance, including cost transparency requirements, andmaintainingcost databases and documentation.
Other Duties as Assigned:Additional and separate responsibilities may be assigned asappropriate.
What You Will Need:
Requires a University Degree and minimum 6-8 years of prior relevant experience; some roles may require graduate-level education Master’s or Doctorate degree (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
6 years in cost estimation techniques, modeling, and financial analysis, advanced Excel knowledge, and familiarity with industry software and databases.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills for teamwork and meeting deadlines.
What Would be Nice to Have:
Previousexperience in cost estimation within healthcare or consulting is preferred.
A degreein finance, accounting, engineering, or business administration ispreferred.
Certifications:Professional certifications like Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Estimating (AACE International)are preferred.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse
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