Washington ICEAA

2024 Spring Social
2024-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cobec Consulting Inc., 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, STE 1100, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) of ICEAA for our 2024 Spring Social!
Celebrate the beginning of the March Equinox with colleagues and friends among the Washington Capital Area cost community, enjoying more daylight and budding cherry blossoms along the DC Tidal Basin!
Cobec Consulting, Inc. will be hosting our Spring Social at their L’Enfant Plaza office, complete with an assortment of beverages and hors d’oeuvres! In addition to an ample selection of food/drinks, a patio venue will be made available with a stunning view of the National Mall and famous Washington DC landmarks (weather permitting).
We highly encourage all chapter members to come out and join the fun, especially newer members who are looking to get more involved with the WCAC of ICEAA community!
Don’t wait, RSVP here or via the link below!
Event Details:
What: WCAC of ICEAA 2024 Spring Social
When: Thursday, March 7th | 5:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Where: Cobec Consulting, Inc. | 500 L’Enfant Plaza SW STE 1100, Washington, DC 20024

WCAC ICEAA February Luncheon: Using Bayes’ Theorem to Develop CERs – Extending the Gaussian Model
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
SUBJECT: WCAC ICEAA February Luncheon: Using Bayes’ Theorem to Develop CERs – Extending the Gaussian Model
PRESENTED BY: Christian Smart and David Jo
TIME: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
SUMMARY:
Bayes’ Theorem is a mathematical method to combine prior experience with new data and is extremely important in leveraging limited information, which is often the case in cost estimating. This paper is an extension of a previous ICEAA paper that dealt with the application of Bayes’ Theorem to cost estimating. In this update we show how the Bayesian approach for linear models can be extended for different, more realistic assumptions.
This briefing was originally presented at the ICEAA Professional Development & Training Workshop.
Speaker Bios:

Dr. Smart has a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, with more than 20 years of experience with the application of predictive analytics, machine learning, and risk management to defense and aerospace programs. Solving for Project Risk Management: Understanding the Critical Role of Uncertainty in Project Management is his first book. Dr. Smart is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst, the 2009 recipient of the ISPA Parametrician of the Year Award, the 2021 Frank Frieman Lifetime Achievement Award, and has presented at numerous ISPA, SCEA, and ICEAA conferences. He is currently employed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Senior Programmatic Risk Analyst.
David Jo is a PCEA certified cost analyst with a Bachelor Degree in Risk Management from The Penn State University. He has worked as a Database Administrator (DBA) for Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles (WTV) and is currently supporting Tactical Tomahawks (TACTOM) program. Mr. Jo is working to become a proficient data scientist able to use multiple programming languages. Outside of work, Mr. Jo enjoys watching football and playing golf.

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2024 Chapter Nominations Due
2024-02-23 11:00 - 11:30
Do you know an outstanding member of the ICEAA Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) who has made a difference in the cost estimating profession? Perhaps an individual or team whose work is leaping beyond the forefront? An emerging superstar with a blindingly bright future, or a pillar of the cost community whose years of dedication have advanced the industry and everyone around them?
The ICEAA WCAC Awards Committee would love to hear about them! Read more…

WCAC ICEAA December Luncheon: Measure It, and They Will Come - Keys to Developing a Successful Software Measuring Program
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
SUBJECT: WCAC ICEAA December Luncheon: Measure It, and They Will Come: Keys to Developing a Successful Software Measuring Program
PRESENTED BY: Dan French and Carol Dekkers
TIME: Tuesday, December 5th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
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SUMMARY:
Despite the pervasiveness of software development in all areas of industry today, few organizations develop and implement effective software measurement programs to manage their software development projects and leverage information necessary to make business decisions. This presentation discusses reasons why this is, addresses myths and misconceptions regarding software metrics programs, and how to develop an effective program, as well as which software metrics to develop to provide the greatest value.
This briefing was originally presented at the ICEAA Professional Development & Training Workshop.
SPEAKER BIOS:
Dan French has 20 of experience in a variety of IT roles including analyst, developer, tester, project management, software metrics and software estimation. He has developed CMMi and ISO compliant process improvement and software estimation processes. Dan holds a B.S. in Economics from Virginia Tech and holds certification as a Lifetime CFPS, PMP and CSM. He recently served as the Certification Director on the IPFUG Board of Directors and is currently the chair. Previously he served as the Chair of the Functional Software Sizing Committee (FSSC). He’s authored numerous white papers/presentations on software metrics, Agile, and estimation.
Carol Dekkers is a management consultant and president of Quality Plus Technologies, specializing in workings with organizations who want to keep their promises to their clients through realistic, data-founded estimates. In 2022, she was named the ICEAA 2022 Educator of the Year for her work as the lead author for the Software Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK-S). In 2023, Ms. Dekkers was elected to the ICEAA board of directors.
She holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and is an IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist (Fellow), a PMP, Certified Scrum Master and a P.Eng. (Canada). Ms. Dekkers has authored several textbooks on functional size measurement (function Points) and project management and is a frequent presenter and instructor on these topics internationally. She currently consults under contract to several U.S. federal government agencies and to the private sector. In Feb 2023, Ms. Dekkers was named one of Consulting Magazine’s 2023 Global Leaders in Consulting for her leadership in pro bono for her contributions to the IFPUG, ASQ, PMI, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Slides: Build It and They Will Come

WCAC ICEAA November Luncheon: Shortfall Analysis - Creative Approaches to Problem Quantification and Monetization
2023-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Please join us for another Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) ICEAA Virtual Luncheon Presentation on Monday, November 13. This topic was first presented at the 2023 ICEAA Workshop in San Antonio.
Title: Shortfall Analysis – Creative Approaches to Problem Quantification and Monetization
Abstract:
Government acquisitions start with problem identification as a means of solving public sector problems or “shortfalls” and inefficiencies with technical hardware and software solutions. To justify government business cases, analysts are tasked to (1) define the problem, (2) identify impacted stakeholders, and (3) creatively quantify and monetize impacts to operations and services. Using a proven approach, the team demonstrates how to effectively perform shortfall analyses and monetize the largest underlying value to justify business cases.
Speakers:
George Bayer
Brian Carroll
Speaker Bios:
George Bayer, a Senior Director at Cobec Consulting, manages cost/benefit, supply chain, and investment analyses for major capital investments at the FAA. Prior to the FAA, he led economic analyses and DCF valuations for Power Generation at BP and ConocoPhillips and financial management at Disney. Mr. Bayer has a PMP certification, a BSBA in Finance and English from the University of Florida, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin in Corporate and Energy Finance.
Brian Carroll, an Associate Consultant at Cobec Consulting, conducts cost/benefit analyses for major FAA capital investments. For recent FAA acquisitions, he developed innovative quantitative analyses, value stream process mapping to realize process improvements, and stakeholder benefit quantification. He is also a major contributor to the agency’s supply chain integration projects and data-driven decision-making strategic objectives. He has a BA in Mathematics from Kean University.
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WCAC ICEAA 2023 October Luncheon: Ticking Time Bomb of Telework – Communication and Time Management
2023-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
WCAC ICEAA 2023 October Luncheon – Ticking Time Bomb of Telework: Communication and Time Management
October 30th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
Today’s evolving work environment has demonstrated the importance of emphasizing soft skills in the workplace. Employers must seek candidates with high interpersonal abilities in conjunction with technical expertise. Hard skills often dominate in job-related training, while critical foundations like the ability to communicate and manage workload effectively are often overlooked. This presentation will focus on expanding a person’s marketability by discussing techniques to open these communication pipelines and increase productivity despite an ever-growing workload.
This briefing was originally presented at the 2023 Professional Development & Training Workshop.
Jennifer Aguirre
Jennifer Aguirre is a task lead and senior cost analyst for Quantech Services with 5.5 years of DoD cost analysis experience supporting a variety of Agile DevOps / information system programs within the Air Force. She has also acted as a lead trainer and mentor for the Quantech Junior Analyst Training program for the past 4.5 years. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Georgia.
Shannon Cardoza
Shannon Cardoza is a cost analyst for Quantech Services supporting ground-based radars and space systems within the Space Force. She has 3.5 years of DoD cost and data analysis experience with an emphasis on agile software development and hardware systems sustainment in addition to acting as a training lead on a variety of technical and non-technical topics. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo.
Annie Bagay
Annie Bagay is a senior cost analyst for Quantech Services with 6.5 years of DoD cost analysis experience currently supporting ground-based radars and space systems within the Space Force. She also works as the Training Program Coordinator for the Quantech Junior Analyst Training that provides new analysts with core technical and soft skills to be successful in the cost world. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of the South.
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🎉WCAC ICEAA FY23 Year End Calibration🥳
2023-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Punch Bowl Social, 4238 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1180, Arlington, VA, 22203
Come celebrate the New Government Fiscal Year with the WCAC of ICEAA at Punch Bowl Social in Arlington on Thursday, September 28th starting at 5:00pm!
The chapter will provide catering and is renting out the Bowling Area on the 2nd Floor from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, complete with 4 bowling lanes and a lounge area, where an assortment of delicious appetizers will be served. Punch Bowl Social also offers Ping Pong, Darts, Corn Hole, Bocce, Yard Games, Board Games, Giant Jenga, and Billiards in the other levels of the bar. Lots of fun ways to network with fellow cost professionals!
For more info on Punch Bowl, check out this link: https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/arlington/
Please RSVP on or before September 21st 19th here.
Date: September 28th, 2023
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm (bowling and catered food till 7:00pm)
Address:
Punch Bowl Social
4238 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 1180 Arlington, VA 22203
(located within the Ballston Quarter Mall)

The event space is on the 3rd floor of Punch Bowl (there are doors on the inside of the 3rd floor of the mall and on the 1st floor, street level on Wilson Blvd).
Upon arrival guests can check in with the host at the door or any staff member for directions. The event is under “International Cost Estimating & Analysis Association Happy Hour”.

Parking:
Paid parking is available within and around the Ballston Quarter Shopping Mall. There is a parking ramp that can be accessed through Randolph St or N Glebe. Parking in G4 or G5 would be the easiest way to get to M3 of the mall where the Punch Bowl Social entrance is. Parking is generally $1 for the first 3 hours.
Metro:
Punch Bowl is only a few blocks from the Ballston Metro Station on the Orange Line.
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2023 September Luncheon
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Interesting Results from EVAMOSC or “Wow There is a Lot of O&S Data”
September 27th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
EVAMOSC is an new OSD-CAPE developed database which ingests and normalizes Operations & Sustainment (O&S) data on over a thousand weapon systems for the DoD. In this presentation, the EVAMOSC team will review interesting results it has found related to O&S data using the hundreds of millions of data points it has ingested and normalized. Pareto rule? Try hyper-Pareto rule! How did COVID impact vehicle maintenance? Not how you would have expected. Are field units experiencing inflation/escalation? All this and more.
Daniel Germony
Daniel Germony is an Operations Research Analyst with 14 years of experience working in the Department of Defense (DoD). Currently, Mr. Germony works in the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) – Cost Assessment Program Evaluation (CAPE) Office as the lead for Operations & Support (O&S) data transformation in support of CAPE’s Enterprise Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (EVAMOSC) system. Mr. Germony is CCEA certified and is the president of the Washington Capital area Chapter of ICEAA.
Event Details:

This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members
This briefing was originally presented at the 2023 Professional Development & Training Workshop

Presentation Slides
IT01 – Germony – Interesting Results from EVAMOSC

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TILDe Foundations: O&S
2023-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Technomics Institute for Learning and Development (TILDe), formerly known as Technomics Training Institute: Foundations of Cost Analysis (TTI: FCA), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 12 lessons, which will run roughly every month through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 9! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Jack Titus and Tony Tyler (Technomics)

July 2023 Luncheon: Innovative Risk-Driven Contract Pricing Strategy
2023-07-31 12:00 - 13:00
Innovative Risk-Driven Contract Pricing Strategy by Brian Flynn, Peter Braxton, and Bob Nehring of Technomics, Inc.
Join the WCAC as it welcomes the 2023 ICEAA Paper of the Year winners, Brian Flynn, Peter Braxton, and Bob Nehring while they present their paper, “Innovative Risk-Driven Contract Pricing Strategy“.
Datetime
Monday, July 31st 12:00 – 1:00 PM eastern
Abstract
Effective contract pricing strategy helps enable the achievement of best value-for-money in defense procurement. But any strategy, to be effective, must align with exigencies of the development of production effort. There’s no one-size-fits-all. More specifically, selecting a contract type, such as cost-plus or fixed price; a package of incentives (such as event- or calendar-driven); and share lines (above and below target) that are appropriate for a contract requires careful consideration, measurement and assessment of risk factors and uncertainties. These include:

Stability of Requirements. Degree of firmness and completeness.
Market Forces. Degree of competition.
Maturity of Technology. Degree to which the platform and systems push the state-of- the-art and are technically feasible.
Contractor Readiness. Degree of contractor experience with the design and build of the same or similar systems.
Price Validation. Extent to which a contract’s target cost and price have been estimated independently, outside the influence of the project office or contractor.
Schedule. Likelihood of failing to meet schedule plans and the effect of that failure.

This paper presents a scoring framework that quantifies the influence of these factors and, thus, provides a numerical basis for the determination of recommended contract geometry for upcoming procurements.
Speaker Bios
Brian Flynn supports national security efforts at Technomics’ Arlington, Virginia, headquarters. He has a deep understanding of and strong working relationships with many of the cost and operations research organizations in the U.S. DoD and the NATO Alliance. His areas of expertise include capability portfolio analysis and AoAs, weapon system and software cost estimating – including the cloud, EVM, econometric modeling, and corporate financial health. Dr. Flynn has undying pride in his service as a Marine.
Distinguished mathematician, scientist, statistician, and polymath, Peter Braxton is an international authority in the discipline of defense cost analysis. He’s commonly regarded as a man of mental capabilities that far surpass those of mere mortals in the profession. He’s the winner of multiple best-paper awards, and has taught extensively at government, corporate, and society training events throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Peter Braxton: he covers your back and tightens your slack.
Robert Nehring is a project manager for Technomics, where he has developed many tools, data visualizations, databases, and cost estimates for programs throughout DoD and DHS. He is an ICEAA-Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst who has won many awards, including the ICEAA 2013 Cost Estimator/Analyst of the Year for Technical Achievement and Best Conference Paper at the 2012 SCEA/ISPA Workshop. He also developed the innovative Galaxy Chart concept and many other models and tools throughout his career.
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Washington ICEAA 2023 All-Members Meeting
2023-07-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Please join the Washington Chapter of ICEAA for the:
2023 All-Members Meeting

The All-Members meeting serves to provide ICEAA members and partners across the National Capital Region with an annual update on local WCAC operations and achievements. Convening cost estimating professionals across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, participants are invited to connect with WCAC leadership to learn about chapter accomplishments, current activities, and future endeavors.
This year’s All-Members Meeting will be located at Technomics, Inc. Doors will open at 5:00pm for networking and light refreshments, with a catered dinner complete with cooked entrees, sides and desserts served promptly at 5:30pm. Don’t wait, RSVP NOW!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Keynote speaker, Jennifer Bowles, from Office of the Secretary of Defense Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (OSD CAPE), will share her thoughts on the cost estimating and analysis profession.
CHAPTER UPDATES & AWARDS
WCAC leadership will provide an update on the state of the chapter and its accomplishments in the last year, and present the WCAC achievement of the year awards for:

Technical Achievement
Team Achievement
Leadership/Management
Junior Analyst

EVENT DETAILS:
What: Washington ICEAA 2023 All-Members Meeting
When: Thursday, July 20th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Where: Technomics, Inc.
1225 South Clark Street, Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22202
Catering:

Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Sparkling Water
Fruit & Vegetable Platters
Dinner Entrees and Sides
Desserts

Schedule:

5:00 PM | Networking & Light Refreshments
5:30 PM | Dinner is Served
6:00 PM | Keynote Address
6:45 PM | Chapter Updates
7:30 PM | Chapter Awards

Thank you to our Sponsors
Thank you to Technomics, Inc, Herren Associates, and Tecolote Research, Inc for their generous sponsorship of this event!

2023 Summer Social
2023-06-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Cobec Consulting Inc., 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, STE 1100, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Thursday, June 22nd | 5:00 – 7:30 PM ET
Hosted by: Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Location: 500 L’Enfant Plaza SW Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20024
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter of ICEAA for our summer social event of 2023!
We are very excited to connect with our chapter members and friends this summer, and what better way to do so than over a few drinks while enjoying an exciting rooftop view of the Washington DC skyline!
Cobec Consulting, Inc, will be hosting our Summer Social at their L’Enfant Plaza Headquarters, complete with an assortment of food and beverages! In addition, an entertainment area will be set up for an ice-breaker trivia competition!
We highly encourage all chapter members to come out and join the fun, especially newer members who are looking to become involved in the local ICEAA community! Don’t wait, RSVP now!

TTI FCA: Learning Curve Analysis
2023-06-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
DATE: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
TIME: 4-6 PM
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 12 lessons, which will run roughly every month through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 7! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Remmie Arnold and Christina Kosmakos (Technomics)
We look forward to seeing you there!

TTI FCA: Acquisition Planning and Source Selection
2023-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 12 lessons, which will run roughly every month through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 6! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Ramzi Shuhaibar and Thomas Harless (Technomics)
We look forward to seeing you there!
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April 2023 Luncheon
2023-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Please join the Washington ICEAA Chapter for:
2023 April Luncheon
Software Cost Estimating – Friend or Foe (to Agilists)? by Carol Dekkers
April 19th | 11:30am to 12:30pm eastern
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As the lead author for the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA)’s new Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge for Software (CEBOK-S) as well as a CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and former developer, Ms. Dekkers has insights into the role of software cost estimation that may not be apparent or valued by development teams, such as:

Poor cost and schedule estimates can doom a project or initiative from the “get go”
Cost and schedule estimates are elusive and challenging to cost estimators and development teams
Communication between the two disciplines (cost estimating and development) can lead to far better outcomes
What is the CEBOK-S and why should you care?

Carol Dekkers
Carol Dekkers is the president of Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. and has over 25 years of experience helping software organizations keep their promises to their clients (on-time and on-budget project delivery). From 2020-2021, Carol served as the lead author for the emerging ICEAA Software Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK-S).
Ms. Dekkers is also an author having written several software measurement textbooks (including: The IT Measurement Compendium: Estimating and Benchmarking Success with Functional Size Measurement; Program Management Toolkit for Software and Systems Development; Practical Software Project Estimation 3rd edition), as well as close to 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. She is a frequent presenter at industry conferences on topics ranging from software cost estimating, measurement, international standards, quality, and technical communication. Carol has been a contributing expert and project editor on behalf of the U.S. to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) software and systems engineering standards since 1994. In February, Carol was recognized as one of Consulting Magazine’s Global Leaders in Consulting 2023 in the category of Excellence in Pro Bono. Ms. Dekkers is a past president of IFPUG, the current industry standards committee chair, and has held volunteer leadership positions with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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Software Cost Estimating Friend or Foe to agilists

2023 March Luncheon
2023-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
How to Be Agile in a Waterfall World with LTC Daniel Summers
March 27th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban have become popular program management tools even beyond traditional software development. Many set processes in the federal government run counter to the principals of Agile and make implementing this type of management style difficult. However, at least understanding the basics of Agile can help cost estimators relate to data providers who use Agile in their processes as well as make us attuned to opportunities to implement some of the Agile principals to make us more efficient in our daily work.
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LTC Daniel Summers
LTC Daniel Summers is an Army Officer with 10 years of operations research experience. Dan has a master’s degree in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members
For additional information, please contact info@washingtoniceaa.com
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2023 Award Nominations Due
2023-02-28
Do you know of an outstanding member of ICEAA Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) who has made a difference in the profession? An individual or team whose work is leaping beyond the forefront? An emerging superstar with a blindingly bright future, or a pillar of the cost community whose years of dedication have strengthened everyone around them?

The ICEAA WCAC Awards Committee would love to hear about them! Review the criteria below and complete this nomination form in its entirety for one of the four awards offered by the Chapter.
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2023 February Luncheon
2023-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
DoD Sustainment Reviews with Jenna Meyers from OSD CAPE
February 27th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
With the growing recognition on the importance of sustainment in the DoD, Sustainment Reviews have become a key forum to provide insight into sustainment costs and activities. This briefing will provide an overview of Sustainment Reviews including recent statute updates, implementation policy and guidance, and OSD CAPE’s lessons learned.
Jenna Meyers
Jenna Meyers holds a BS in Mathematics and began her career in the DoD working for the Army at Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) in 2008 as an Operations Research Analyst. In 2014, Jenna took a position at the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army- Cost and Economics (DASA-CE), where she prepared Army Cost Positions and eventually served as the DASA-CE Technical Advisor overseeing cost reporting, cost policy, and Army program review and MTA certification. In 2023, Jenna left the Army to join OSD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) where she serves as the CAPE focal point for Sustainment Reviews.
Event Details:

This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members

Presentation Slides
ICEAA 2023 Luncheon DoD Sustainment Reviews Meyers OSD CAPE (2023-02-27)
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2023 Winter Social
2023-02-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Tecolote Research, Inc., 2231 Crystal Drive Suite 702, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
Please join the WCAC of ICEAA for the:
2023 Winter Social
Thursday, February 23rd | 5:00 – 7:30 PM EST
Hosted by: Tecolote Research, Inc.
2231 Crystal Drive Suite 702, Arlington, VA 22202

Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) of ICEAA for our winter social event of 2023!
As always, we are very excited to connect with our chapter members and friends this season, and what better way to do so than over a few drinks and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying an exciting view of both the Washington DC and Reagan National Airport skylines!
Tecolote Research, Inc, will be hosting our Winter Social at their newly renovated Crystal City office, complete with an assortment of food, beverages and desserts! An entertainment area will be set up for a trivia competition, so make sure to wear your thinking caps in order to win a mystery prize 🙂
We highly encourage all chapter members to come out and join the fun, especially newer members who are looking to become actively involved in the local ICEAA community! Don’t wait, RSVP now!

EVENT DETAILS:
What: WCAC of ICEAA 2023 Winter Social
When: Thursday, February 23rd | 5:00 – 7:30 PM EST
Where: Tecolote Research, Inc.
2231 Crystal Drive Suite 702, Arlington, VA 22202
Catering:

Beer / wine
Soft drinks / sparkling water
Assortment of heavy hors d’oeuvres (vegetarian options included)
Assortment of desserts

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Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 15th
For any questions/concerns related to this event, please send an email to kferris@tecolote.com, or call (571) 393-6365

EVENT ACCESS:
ELEVATOR ACCESS:
Upon entering the office complex lobby, elevator access to Tecolote’s 7th floor office space requires authorized credentials. As such, a Tecolote representative will be posted at the lobby elevators to escort guests to the 7th floor. If you do not see a Tecolote representative upon arriving at the lobby elevators, please call (571) 393-6365.
PARKING:
Free parking is available after 4:30pm via the parking garage underneath Tecolote’s office complex (indicated by Points P on the map below).
METRO:
The closest metro stop to Tecolote’s office is the Crystal City Station (blue line), which is about a 10-minute walk to the office complex.
As seen in the map below, Point A represents the Crystal City Metro Station, whereas Point B represents Tecolote’s office complex at 2231 Crystal Drive

TTI FCA: Cost Estimating Techniques
2023-01-24 16:00 - 18:00
DATE: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
TIME: 4-6 PM
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 12 lessons, which will run roughly every month through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 3! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Betsy Gibson and Ben Truskin (Technomics)
We look forward to seeing you there!

Jingle All The Way 5k
2022-12-11 07:30 - 12:00 | 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
2022 Jingle All The Way
5k Charity Walk/Run & Brunch
Event Overview:
Sunday, December 11th
Race | 7:45 AM EST
Brunch | 10:00 AM EST
Race Location:
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
Brunch Location:
The Smith
901 F Street NW (At 9th Street)
Race Hosted by: Pacers Running
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) as we participate in the Jingle all the Way 5k charity walk/run, with a chapter member brunch following the race!
The 5k charity walk/run features a flat and fast course that takes participants through the streets of downtown Washington, DC., offering gorgeous views of famous monuments and the Potomac River. Highlights include a jaunt onto the Rock Creek Parkway to pass the Kennedy Center and sightings of the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Tidal Basin before hitting the home stretch!
The Start/Finish line for the 5k course is located on 15th Street NW, directly next to the Washington Monument. ICEAA members will meet at 7:45am near the Start line, with a representative holding up a WCAC of ICEAA sign to direct participants to our specific meeting point. Following the race, we will rendezvous at The Smith for a post-5k brunch starting at 10am.
If you would like to opt-out of participating in the 5k however, there is an option to make a direct donation to one of the approved charities listed on the event website here, and come join us for brunch instead!
IMPORTANT: There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP. Members will need to register/donate BEFORE 12/9 via the event website, and pickup race packets on either 12/9 or 12/10 at Pacers 14th Street location (detailed directions provided here).
Don’t wait, RSVP now!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: 2022 Jingle All The Way 5k Charity & Brunch
DETAILS: Sunday, December 11th

Race | 7:45 AM EST @ Washington Monument | 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
Brunch | 10:00 AM EST @ The Smith | 901 F Street NW (At 9th Street), Washington, DC 20004

RSVP & REGISTRATION / DONATION:

Please RSVP and register for this event NO LATER THAN Saturday, December 10th at 5pm
For any questions/concerns related to this event, please send an email to kferris@tecolote.com, or call (571) 393-6365

BRUNCH DETAILS:
LOCATION: The Smith is located on the first floor at 901 F Street NW (AT the corner with 9th Street).
MENU: Click here for weekend brunch menu.
PRICE: Group reservations have a $30 flat rate per person which includes any main dish on the brunch menu (does not include drinks (charged a la carte), taxes, or tip).
EVENT ACCESS:
RACE PARKING:
Limited street parking is available. Parking is not recommended, however, due to the large volume of race participants near the event location.
If you plan on being dropped off at the start line, we suggest two locations:

15th Street NW and Constitution Ave
14th Street NW between Constitution Ave & Independence Ave

Please remember you will need to allow for time to walk to the start line.

METRO TO RACE:
Metro will NOT open early for this event. The nearest metro stations for the race are:

Smithsonian Station (Orange, Blue & Silver lines)
Federal Triangle (Orange, Blue & Silver lines)

CLOSEST METRO TO BRUNCH:

Gallery Place/Chinatown (Green, Red, Or Yellow Line)
Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Or Red Line)

Fastest Route from Washington Monument to The Smith

TTI FCA: Introduction to Cost Estimating
2022-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
DATE: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
TIME: 4-6 PM
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 1! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Betsy Gibson and Tony Tyler (Technomics)

2022 Fall Social
2022-10-27 17:00 - 19:30 | LogApps, LLC, 3110 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA, 22042
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) of ICEAA for our fall social event of 2022!
As always, we are very excited to connect with our chapter members and friends this season, and what better way to do so than over apple cider, doughnuts, and a scenic view of beautiful fall foliage near Virginia’s Mosaic District!
Logapps, LLC. will be hosting our Fall Social at their Falls Church office, complete with an assortment of beverages and hors d’oeuvres! An entertainment area will be set up for a trivia icebreaker, so make sure to wear your thinking caps in order to win a mystery prize 🙂
We highly encourage all chapter members to come out and join the fun, especially newer members who are looking to integrate themselves within the WCAC of ICEAA community! Don’t wait, RSVP via the link below!
EVENT DETAILS:
What: WCAC of ICEAA 2022 Fall Social
When: Thursday, October 27th | 5:00 – 7:30 PM EST
Where: Logapps, LLC.
3110 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
Food / Beverages Provided:

Apple Cider
Beer
Soft drinks / sparkling water
Assortment of hors d’oeuvres

Assortment of desserts (including apple cider doughnuts!)
RSVP:

Please RSVP online by Wednesday, October 26th

For any questions/concerns related to this event, please send an email to kferris@tecolote.com, or call (571) 393-6365
EVENT ACCESS:
PARKING:
Free parking is available via an open access parking garage behind the Logapps office complex.
METRO:
The closest metro stop to the Logapps office is the Dunn Loring station, which is about a 5-minute drive from Logapps.
As seen in the map below, the Fairfax Connector offers transportation from Dunn Loring station (Point A), with a stop across the street from the Logapps office located at 3110 Fairview Park Drive (Point B).

2022 All Member Meeting
2022-09-29 16:00 - 19:30 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) of ICEAA for our Annual All-Member Meeting!
The All-Member meeting serves to provide ICEAA members and partners across the National Capital Region with an annual update on WCAC operations and achievements. Convening cost estimating professionals across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, participants are invited to connect with WCAC leadership in an effort to gain insights on chapter accomplishments, current activities, and future endeavors.
This year’s All-Member Meeting will be located at Technomics, Inc. in Arlington, VA. Doors will open at 4:30pm for networking and light refreshments, with a catered dinner consisting of cooked entrees/sides, fruit/vegetable platters, beer, soft drinks/sparkling water, and assorted desserts served promptly at 5pm. After dinner, participants will be invited to play team trivia (with mystery prizes distributed to the winning team 😊), followed by a keynote speaker, update from the president, and chapter awards ceremony.
After two years of postponed All-Member meetings due to the pandemic, we are excited to finally connect with our chapter members and partners to share what we’ve been up to! We hope you can join us for this important meeting as we look towards the road ahead!

FCA Lesson 24: Software Sizing and Agile
2022-09-06 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: TBA
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

2022 August Luncheon
2022-08-29 12:00 - 13:00
Please join the Washington ICEAA Chapter for 2022 August Luncheon
Sustainment Analysis Methodology for Cost Models and Business Cases with Cobec’s George Bayer and Austin Lutterbach
August 29th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
via Microsoft Teams | RSVP online

Government legacy infrastructure systems often require detailed sustainability analyses – historical parts failures analysis, parts’ procurement, end-of-life, and economic analyses – to

forecast the optimum date for an acquisition to replace aging infrastructure with a New Investment or Tech Refresh,
conduct a cost-benefit analysis to justify further F&E investment, and
provide a standard sustainment cost estimate (procurement, corrective and preventative maintenance) for government acquisitions.

Program offices utilize sustainment data and analyses to justify future investments. Second level engineering uses sustainment analysis to evaluate strategic sustainment options. And, F&E budget offices evaluate investment urgency based on legacy system, end-of-life cost estimates.
Understanding factors, process methodologies, and sustainment analyses drivers can help cost estimators make data-driven decisions and demonstrate the criticality of infrastructure replacement projects. Using a proven approach of research, parametrics, and software algorithms, the team demonstrates an optimum process and approach for sustainment analysis.
George Bayer and Austin Lutterbach will review the models and methodology they have developed to support the FAA’s decision making and infrastructure sustainment that help keep US airports and flights running smoothly.

George Bayer
George Bayer, a Senior Director at Cobec Consulting with over 20 years of Finance experience, manages cost and benefits estimating teams, directs investment analysis and infrastructure sustainment efforts, and provides program management support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Prior to the FAA, Mr. Bayer led economic analyses and DCF valuations for Power Generation and E&P at BP and ConocoPhillips and financial management at Disney. Mr. Bayerhas a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), a BSBA in Finance and English from the University of Florida, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin in Corporate Finance.
Austin Lutterbach
Austin Lutterbach, an analyst and data scientist at Cobec Consulting, conducts data and sustainment analyses for major Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acquisitions. He has a BS in Mathematics and Statistics from Purdue University and a MS in Operations Research from Cornell University. In various academic research projects, he has designed statistical software and utilized linear programming, machine learning, and R to develop optimization models.
Event Details:

This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members
Location: Microsoft Teams

RSVP:

Please RSVP on or before August 26th.

For additional information, please contact info@washingtoniceaa.com

FCA Lesson 23: Nonparametric Statistics
2022-08-23 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Abby Schendt and Peter Braxton (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

FCA Lesson 22: Nonparametric Statistics in Excel and R
2022-08-09 16:00 - 18:00

2022 July Luncheon
2022-07-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Please join the Washington ICEAA Chapter for:
2022 July Luncheon
OSD CAPE’s AoA Handbook with LTC Daniel Summers
July 27th | 11:30am to 12:30pm eastern
via Microsoft Teams
RSVP Link
The Office of the Secretary of Defence (OSD) – Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation’s (CAPE) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Cost Estimating Handbook provides a wide range of cost estimators a guide that brings together existing guidance as well as new material in order to aid with the planning, execution, presentation and documentation of the analysis required to support multiple aspects of an AoA.
The guide focuses primarily on AoAs conducted in support of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), the information may also be useful for conducting AoAs in support of any Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) pathway.
The guide offers best practices from past AoAs, affordability and life cycle cost analysis guidance, and an annex that explains how to calculate the fully burdened cost of fuel. This guide is meant to be adaptive through regular updates in order to continue to prove cost estimators with relevant best practices.
LTC Daniel Summers will introduce and discuss the AoA Cost Estimating Handbook at this Luncheon event.
LTC Daniel Summers
LTC Daniel Summers is an Army Officer with 10 years of operations research experience. Dan has a master’s degree in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Event Details:

Microsoft Teams: Click here to join
This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members

RSVP:

RSVP Link

Please RSVP on or before July 26th.

For additional information, please contact info@washingtoniceaa.com

You can watch this presentation here!

FCA Lesson 21: Schedule Analysis
2022-07-26 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Remmie Arnold and Tony Tyler (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.
