Junior Cost Analyst — Space Systems & Risk Modeling

KBR Careers; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,900; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Jr Cost Analyst in the McLean, VA area to estimate costs for complex government acquisitions and support space defense programs. You will apply parametric and analogy methods, develop cost models, and communicate findings to leadership.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of experience and a TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Proficiency in Excel and Monte Carlo methods is expected to drive cost insights and lifecycle analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 year’s experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• A TS/SCI with a Poly clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles, theories and methods of cost estimation to complex Government acquisitions
• Develop cost estimating relationships through the application of advanced statistical analysis techniques
• Develop models/methods for space systems and their associated ground and launch systems across multiple space-related product lines
• Ability to collect and normalize data and design cost estimating methods and models
• Develop life-cycle cost estimates using a variety of methods (e.g. parametric, analogy, etc)
• Experience with life-cycle cost estimates for major system acquisitions
• Ability to identify key cost and technical risk areas, and translate the risk areas into program cost impacts
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Proficient with the application of Monte Carlo simulation techniques
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present results to senior leadership
• Ability to work independently and lead detail-oriented tasks

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Cost estimation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/OR

ICEAA Certification (CCEA)

Tools

Excel

@Risk

Crystal Ball

SAS

SPSS

Job description

KBR is seeking a Jr Cost Analyst in the McLean, VA area to estimate costs for complex government acquisitions and support space defense programs. You will apply parametric and analogy methods, develop cost models, and communicate findings to leadership.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of experience and a TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Proficiency in Excel and Monte Carlo methods is expected to drive cost insights and lifecycle analyses.