Senior Cost Engineering Team Lead

Naval Sea Systems Command Washington, District of Columbia $ 143,913 – $ 197,200

Full-time Closes 19 Oct 2026 · 2 days left

Washington, District of Columbia $ 143,913 – $ 197,200 Full-time Closes 19 Oct 2026

What the job is
This is a senior leadership role at the Washington Navy Yard in the District of Columbia. You will lead a team that calculates the cost of building and keeping large Navy ships for the Naval Sea Systems Command.

What you will do
You will lead a team of 6 to 7 cost experts. Your main job is to manage the budget and cost estimates for major ship programs. You will study how much ships cost over their whole life. You will explain and defend your team's budget reports to senior Navy leaders. You will also help mentor and guide your team members every day. You will be the main person to talk to for all cost-related questions about large ships.

What you need
You need experience in engineering or science. You should have strong skills in managing teams and analyzing costs. You must be good at explaining complex financial information to leaders. You need to be able to work on-site in Washington.

What you will get
You will earn a high salary between 143,913 and 197,200 dollars per year. You will work in a senior position with significant responsibility. This is a chance to lead important projects for the Navy.