Mid-Level Cost Analyst, Space Systems (TS/SCI)

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Mid-Level Cost Analyst to apply cost estimation methods for government acquisitions, including life-cycle cost estimates for space systems. The role supports space-related product lines and ground systems with senior leadership presentations.

Requires 8–10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields; Master’s preferred. Proficiency in Excel and Monte Carlo methods, and experience with @Risk/Crystal Ball or SAS/SPSS is

Qualifications

• Minimum 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)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform cost estimation and data collection for government acquisitions
• Develop life-cycle cost estimates for space systems and launch systems
• Lead cost models and risk assessments for program cost impacts
• Present results to senior leadership and stakeholders

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Excel

Monte Carlo

Statistical analysis

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

@Risk

Crystal Ball

SAS

SPSS

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Mid-Level Cost Analyst to apply cost estimation methods for government acquisitions, including life-cycle cost estimates for space systems. The role supports space-related product lines and ground systems with senior leadership presentations.

Requires 8–10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields; Master’s preferred. Proficiency in Excel and Monte Carlo methods, and experience with @Risk/Crystal Ball or SAS/SPSS is