Defense Cost Analyst: Modeling & Forecasting (Remote)

Space Systems Command; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA seeks a Cost Analyst to lead cost estimation and modeling efforts for SSC/FMC (NH-1515-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). The role requires a highly cleared, quantitatively skilled professional to guide acquisitions under tight budgets and security guidelines.

Ideal candidate has expertise in strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and developing cost methodologies with statistical validation.

Qualifications

• Highly cleared, quantitatively skilled professional capable of leading cost estimation and modeling efforts under strict national security guidelines.
• Capabilities in strategic planning, cost analysis, and operations research for defense weapon systems.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data, developing cost methodologies and cross-checks using statistical analysis.
• Skilled at building predictive models, running simulations, and utilizing data collection techniques to guide acquisitions under constrained budgets.
• Ability to apply qualitative techniques and develop cost models to solve problems and inform management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation and modeling efforts under strict national security guidelines.
• Perform strategic planning, cost analysis, and operations research for defense weapon systems.
• Collect and analyze data; develop cost methodologies and cross-checks using statistical analysis.
• Build predictive models, run simulations, and use data collection techniques to guide acquisitions within budget constraints.
• Communicate results effectively, defend findings and cost methods to stakeholders.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost modeling

Statistical analysis

Data collection

Data analysis

Model development

Job description

Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA seeks a Cost Analyst to lead cost estimation and modeling efforts for SSC/FMC (NH-1515-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). The role requires a highly cleared, quantitatively skilled professional to guide acquisitions under tight budgets and security guidelines.

Ideal candidate has expertise in strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and developing cost methodologies with statistical validation.