Launch Cost Estimator — TS/SCI On-Site

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Launch Cost Estimator Analyst to support cost estimation, budgeting, and program analysis for defense-related launch programs. The role involves interfacing with government customers, external partners, and vendors to deliver accurate cost assessments and reporting.

The position requires a STEM degree with substantial cost-estimating experience, TS/SCI with CI poly, and the ability to work on-site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required with advanced mathematical ability.
• Ability to perform detailed and complex calculations for decision support.
• Identify and quantify cost factors such as time, materials, and labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform diverse cost analyses and prepare management briefings.
• Interface with government project officers, USG partners, and vendors.
• Contribute to cost estimating and engineering support for programs.
• Operate and update government financial tools and custom applications.
• Communicate financial position to government levels, up to Congressional Committees.
• Develop models and analysis for life cycle cost and risk.
• Support Congressional Budget Justification Book and IPBS.
• Provide ongoing support.

Skills

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Mathematical modeling

Earned value

Analytical skills

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Government financial tools

Job description

SAIC in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Launch Cost Estimator Analyst to support cost estimation, budgeting, and program analysis for defense-related launch programs. The role involves interfacing with government customers, external partners, and vendors to deliver accurate cost assessments and reporting.

The position requires a STEM degree with substantial cost-estimating experience, TS/SCI with CI poly, and the ability to work on-site with occasional travel.