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Posted 30+ Days Ago
R2060107
Title:
Senior Cost Analyst – TS/SCI
KBR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Cost Analyst to provide knowledge and expertise applying principles, theories and methods of cost estimation and analysis in support of our government customers. An active TS/SCI is required. This position can be worked out of Valley Forge, Denver, Colorado Springs, El Segundo, San Diego, Cape Canaveral, Boston and Las Cruses offices.
Minimum Qualifications:
9-14 yrs of relevant experience with a Masters or 11-16 yrs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of DoD, IC or industry cost analysis experience
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, NRO, 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)
Preferred Security Requirements:
Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
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.
KBR / Equal Opportunity Employer
JBKBR-R2060107 2023.07.16
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