Cost Analysis Lead for Space & Defense Programs

Trinzic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a senior Cost Control Manager to lead cost analysis efforts for space mission programs. The role focuses on transforming baselines into defensible cost models and lifecycle estimates, aligning with DoD guidance and program offices. Strong experience in lifecycle cost development and government cost analysis is required.

The position involves coordinating IGCEs, POM narratives, and cost/price evaluations, with on-site work and security requirements. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 10 years of defense acquisition cost estimating or related experience.
• Experience leading defensible lifecycle cost models.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex baselines into defensible cost models and lifecycle estimates.
• Lead formulation and updates of LCCEs, POEs and SBEs per DoD guidance.
• Develop cost estimates across acquisition pathways for rapid development and deployment.
• Build and maintain cost/uncertainty models using standard DoD tools.
• Prepare POM investment options and budget narratives across RDT&E.
• Develop IGCEs to support procurement and contract options.
• Lead cost/price evaluations per FAR/DFARS and assist negotiation teams.
• Monitor spend, variances and cost anomalies to optimize government spend.

Skills

Cost estimating

Financial management

Program controls

DoD regulations knowledge

IGCE development

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

DoD compliance (DFARS/FAR)

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

ACEIT

ProPricer

CCAR

PDAA

wInsight

MPM

Costpoint

Advanced Excel

Cloud platforms

SAFe Agilist

Cloud Practitioner

ICEAA / DAWIA cert

Job description

KBR is seeking a senior Cost Control Manager to lead cost analysis efforts for space mission programs. The role focuses on transforming baselines into defensible cost models and lifecycle estimates, aligning with DoD guidance and program offices. Strong experience in lifecycle cost development and government cost analysis is required.

The position involves coordinating IGCEs, POM narratives, and cost/price evaluations, with on-site work and security requirements. A TS/SCI clearance is required.