Title:
Jr Cost Analyst
KBR is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cost Analyst to provide knowledge and expertise, applying principles, theories and methods of cost estimation and analysis in support of our government customers. A TS/SCI with a Poly clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 with 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
Work Environment:
- Location: On-Site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-4 year’s experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline
- A TS/SCI with a Poly clearance is required
Desired Qualifications:
- Cost estimating experience in the following domain areas:
- Space hardware (bus and payload)
- Space systems (e.g. NASA/Air Force, 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 statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, etc)
- ICEAA certification; Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)
Basic Compensation:
$98,000-$146,900
This range is for the Virginia area only.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance
Security Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
