Strategic Cost Analysis Chief (Telework Eligible)

United States Space Force Forces; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force Forces at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a visionary Cost Analysis Branch Chief to lead cost-informed analyses and guide acquisition decisions for next-generation systems. The role requires expertise in operations research, modeling, and strategic leadership to support national security objectives.

The position is based in Colorado Springs, CO with eligibility for telework and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning and cost estimating for defense systems.
• Experience with economic and operations research analyses and quantitative methods.
• Ability to design data collection, build models and run simulations for cost assessments.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and coalition-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-informed force design guidance and analyses.
• Develop advanced methodologies and mathematical models to assess cost-effectiveness of systems.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on analyses.
• Travel for temporary duty assignments as required.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cost estimating

Operations research methods

Data collection techniques

Modeling and simulation

Leadership and coalition-building

Problem identification

Travel readiness

Education

College degree with 24 sem. hours in OR/math/stats

Job description

United States Space Force Forces at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a visionary Cost Analysis Branch Chief to lead cost-informed analyses and guide acquisition decisions for next-generation systems. The role requires expertise in operations research, modeling, and strategic leadership to support national security objectives.

The position is based in Colorado Springs, CO with eligibility for telework and occasional travel.