Supervisor, Cost Analyst, SYD 84/S8C

Air Force Civilian Service; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force Space Systems Command in El Segundo, California seeks a Supervisor, Cost Analyst. You will lead a team, manage cost estimating, and support program financial planning for missile warning and tracking initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree with substantial math/OR coursework, four years of relevant experience at the NH-03 level, and a DAWIA Cost Estimating certification or equivalent. U.S. citizenship and Top-Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, or related fields; calculus is required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience at NH-03 (GS-12) or 1+ year at NH-03 (GS-13).
• DAWIA Cost Estimating certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civilian and/or military personnel and contractor staff.
• Provide financial decision support to programs in Missile Warning & Tracking portfolios.
• Support acquisition strategies and determine execution of space capabilities.

Skills

Operations research

Quantitative analysis

Leadership

Data collection

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in OR/math/statistics

Tools

Cost Estimating Certification (DAWIA)

Job description

Organization

The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs). The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of War relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space. The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space. Please review the new Guardian Ideal to learn more about the new talent culture within the new U.S. Space Force, as we have a chance to make history and rewrite some of the rules—we hope you are excited about the opportunities this will present! https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2782534/cso-unveils-guardian-ideal-space-force-values-at-afa/

Supervisor Cost Analyst Position

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

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• 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 Financial Management 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.