Cost Analyst, SSC/FMC.

Space Systems Command; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Cost Analyst to support SSC/FMC. You will lead cost estimation and modeling under strict security guidelines for defense weapon systems, and develop data-driven cost methodologies with statistical cross-checks.

Apply your ability to build predictive models, run simulations, and convey results clearly to management to guide acquisitions within constrained budgets. U.S. citizenship and Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation methods for defense systems.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to develop cost methodologies.
• Experience with predictive modeling and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation and modeling efforts under security guidelines.
• Develop cost methodologies and cross-checks using statistical analysis.
• Build predictive models and run simulations to guide acquisitions.
• Communicate results and defend findings to program management.

Skills

Cost analysis

Operations research

Data analysis

Modeling techniques

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 sem. hours in quantitative analysis

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Los Angeles AFB, El Segundo, CA is searching for a Cost Analyst to support SSC/FMC (NH-1515-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description

This position requires a highly cleared, quantitatively skilled professional capable of leading cost estimation and modeling efforts under strict national security guidelines. The candidate must possess capabilities in strategic planning, cost analysis, and operations research, specifically for defense weapon systems. Finally, candidates must have experience in collecting and analyzing data, developing cost methodologies and cross checks using statistical analysis. They must be skilled in building predictive models, running simulations, and utilizing advanced data collection techniques to guide acquisitions under constrained budgets.

Ideal Candidate

Ability to perform a broad range of cost research/analyses in support of SYDs/PAEs by developing methodologies for evaluating cost effectiveness of advanced weapon systems. Possess analytical and mathematical abilities. Collect and analyze raw data. Defend findings/cost methods/analysis. Statistical analysis. Ability to apply qualitative techniques and develop, adapt, modify, and apply cost models to solve problems, or define and clarify alternative solutions for management. Ability to effectively communicate results.

Key Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
• Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.
• Ability to lead study teams and originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques, and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / relocation funding is authorized and may be made available.
• This position is designated as APDP (Acquisition Professional Development Program).
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year.
• Must have a bachelor's degree, which includes at least 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses.
• This is a Financial Management Level (1, 2, or 3) Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.

Qualifications

The 1515 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed

Additional information

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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