Supervisor, Cost Analyst.

Space Systems Command; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Space Systems Command at Los Angeles AFB, CA, seeks a Supervisor, Cost Analyst to lead a team and oversee cost estimating, budgeting, and financial decision support for critical missile warning and tracking programs.

The role requires a degree with substantial mathematics or statistics coursework and several years of relevant experience at the NH-03 level or GS-12/13 equivalence, with DAWIA Cost Estimating certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree including at least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, or related fields with Calculus hours.
• Strong leadership and technical expertise demonstrated by years of relevant experience at NH-03 (GS-12) or NH-03 (GS-13).
• DAWIA Cost Estimating certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civilian and/or military personnel and manage contractor staff.
• Provide financial management and decision support for Missile Warning & Tracking programs.
• Oversee program offices and ensure compliance with DoD standards.

Skills

Operations research

Quantitative methods

Negotiation

Team leadership

Data collection & modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree with math/statistics focus

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Supervisor, Cost Analyst, SYD 84/S8C (NH-1515-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

The Finance Office provides financial management and decision support to programs in the Missile Warning & Tracking Portfolio; enabling planning and execution of acquisition strategies and delivery of space capabilities in support of United States Space Force and Department of War. The Portfolio includes Strategic Missile Warning Space Programs and Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Programs in proto-typing, development, pre-production and sustainment phase. This supervisory role will oversee civilian and/or military personnel and manage contractor personnel providing support to various program offices.

Are you interested in supporting advanced space technologies in one of the most diverse areas in the country?

Come join our team here in sunny Southern California at Space Systems Command. We are located in the city of El Segundo, gateway to the beaches. The area offers a multitude of sandy choices, from Santa Monica to Redondo with plenty of things to do in between including hiking trails, breweries, sporting events, museums, piers, theme parks, zoos, and more. There is only 1 place in the world where you can surf and snowboard all in the same day, and it is in Southern California!

Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force (USSF) center of excellence for acquiring and developing military space systems. It manages ~ $9 billion annual budget and employs over 6000 military, civilian and contractor personnel at Los Angeles AFB and other locations worldwide.

We offer incentives for both recruitment and relocation. You may qualify for a one-time cash payment in accordance with agency policy.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Supervisor Cost Analyst position is a highly analytical and experienced professional possessing a bachelor's or higher degree that includes at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses demonstrating substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics, with at least 3 of those semester hours specifically in Calculus. They must demonstrate strong leadership and technical expertise through at least four years of relevant experience at the NH-03 (GS-12 equivalent) grade level, or at least one year of relevant experience at the NH-03 (GS-13) level. Additionally, a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Cost Estimating, or an equivalent industry-recognized cost estimating certification, is highly preferred to ensure immediate mission readiness and alignment with rigorous Department of War standards.

Key Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities.


• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.


• Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.


• Ability to lead study teams and originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.


• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques, design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.


• Required to handle and safeguard classified or sensitive information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.


• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.


• This is a FM Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.


• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.


• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.


• This position is designated a Non-Critical APDP position.


• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.


• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.


• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.


• Incentives may be authorized. This is a Centrally Managed position.


• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first

Qualifications

The 1515 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):

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