Cost Modeling Software and Integration Advisor (CostPerform)

Job overview

The Cost Modeling Software and Integration Advisor (CostPerform) is a part-time advisory role in Washington, DC. Compensation is $55–$68 per hour, with weekly meetings and up to 10 hours per week potentially required. The role supports Consular Affairs within the Department of State, working with the Cost of Service Modeling team and Diplomatic Technology. The advisor helps strengthen the Department’s cost-modeling capabilities by optimizing CostPerform, improving cost allocation and reporting, and integrating expenditure and operational cost data. This work gives leadership clearer insight into resource use, expenditures, and service-delivery costs and supports analysis of funding, staffing, and policy scenarios.

What you'll do

• Serve as the principal CostPerform technical expert
• assess model architecture and recommend improvements to performance, efficiency, scalability, automation, and sustainability
• guide implementation of advanced features
• establish modeling and governance practices
• improve model granularity
• develop adaptable frameworks and expenditure-versus-cost integration
• support scenario analysis and reporting improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cost modeling

costperform

software integration

department of state

consular affairs

washington dc

part-time advisory

$55–$68/hr

secret clearance

expenditure analysis

reporting

minimal travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• employee assistance program
• pet insurance. Eligibility requirements apply.

Why this role

Requires an active Secret clearance and direct experience using CostPerform within the Department of State; minimal travel expected (0–20%).

About the employer

CeLeen LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.