Mid Level Cost Analyst

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic seeks a Mid-Level Cost Analyst in Chantilly, VA to support government acquisitions with cost estimation, modeling and lifecycle cost analysis. You’ll apply statistical methods, develop RELs, and identify cost risks. A TS/SCI with Poly is required and you will work on-site in Virginia.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years of related experience, strong Excel and Monte Carlo skills, and excellent communication for senior leadership presentations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience with relevant degree
• Apply cost estimation principles to government acquisitions
• Develop cost estimating relationships via advanced statistics
• Develop models for space systems and launch programs
• Create life-cycle cost estimates using parametric/analogy approaches
• Lead life-cycle cost estimates for major acquisitions
• Identify cost/technical risk areas and translate to cost impacts
• Proficient with Excel and Monte Carlo methods
• Excellent communication to senior leadership
• Able to work independently on detail-oriented tasks

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of cost estimation to government acquisitions
• Develop cost estimating relationships with advanced statistics
• Develop models for space systems and launch programs
• Collect/normalize data, design cost estimating methods
• Develop life-cycle cost estimates using multiple methods
• Lead life-cycle cost estimates for major systems

Skills

Excel

Monte Carlo

Communication

Independent

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, OR related field

Master's degree in related disciplines

Tools

@Risk

Crystal Ball

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Mid Level Cost Analyst

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest‑priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Cost Analyst to provide knowledge and expertise applying principles, theories and methods of cost estimation and analysis in support of our government customers. A TS/SCI with a Poly clearance is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline

• 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 leading 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related disciplines

• Cost estimating experience in the following domain areas:

• Space hardware (bus and payload)

• Space systems (e.g. NASA/Air Force, Commercial)

• Launch systems

• Ground systems (e.g. mission management, command and control, mission processing, ground terminals, communications networks, data centers)

• Software cost estimating

• Parametric and analogy‑based estimating

• Data collection and normalization

• Model development

• Method development (e.g. multivariate regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, cost improvement curve analysis)

• Technical understanding of satellite systems

• Experience using risk analysis software (e.g. @Risk, Crystal Ball)

• Experience using statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, etc)

• ICEAA certification; either Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)

Security Requirements:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph

Work Environment:

• Location: on site, in office

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

$135,600-$203,300

This range is for the Virginia area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance

Ready to Make a Difference?

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.