Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Business)
8+ years of DoD cost-estimating or financial-analysis experience; 10+ years preferred
Experience with life-cycle cost estimates for defense or space acquisition programs
Strong quantitative, analytical, and presentation skills
Familiarity with ACEIT or similar cost-estimating tools and advanced Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and risk management
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate program and life-cycle cost estimates for space acquisition
Conduct cost research and trend analysis to inform cost-estimating models
Analyze technical, schedule, risk, and financial data for cost impact assessments
Prepare cost assessments and executive briefings for decision support
Support acquisition planning and budget activities
Coordinate cost-estimating inputs with various stakeholders
Identify cost risks and potential mitigation strategies
Maintain cost data and documentation for Government review
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401K with employer match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Parental and Military Leave
Education, Training & Professional Development opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Title: Senior Cost Analyst / Estimator - Space Acquisition
Location: El Segundo, CA
Category: Contingent
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Onsite
Clearance required: Active Secret required; TS/SCI preferred
Division: Air and Space
Salary: $125,000 - $170,000 annually
***THIS POSITON IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Description: ACT1 Federal is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst / Estimator to support U.S. Space Force and Space Systems Command acquisition programs. The position provides cost-estimating, affordability, financial-analysis, and acquisition decision support for complex space systems and portfolios.
Responsibilities:
Develop, update, and evaluate program and life-cycle cost estimates supporting space acquisition programs.
Conduct cost research, data normalization, trend analysis, and development of cost-estimating relationships and models.
Analyze program technical, schedule, risk, and financial information to assess cost impacts and affordability.
Prepare cost assessments, independent analyses, executive briefings, and decision-support products.
Support acquisition planning, milestone reviews, budget/POM activities, program reviews, and funding decisions.
Coordinate cost-estimating inputs with program management, engineering, contracting, financial management, and other functional stakeholders.
Identify cost risks, assumptions, data limitations, and potential mitigation approaches.
Maintain supporting cost data, documentation, models, and traceability for Government review.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Business, or a related quantitative discipline.
8+ years of DoD cost-estimating, cost-analysis, financial-analysis, or closely related acquisition experience; 10+ years preferred for senior-level placement.
Experience developing life-cycle cost estimates and supporting major defense or space acquisition programs.
Strong quantitative, analytical, modeling, documentation, and presentation skills.
Experience with ACEIT or comparable cost-estimating tools and advanced Microsoft Excel strongly preferred.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition, PPBE, affordability, risk, and milestone-review processes.
S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Air Force, or former SMC space acquisition experience strongly preferred.
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
US. Citizenship required.
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401K with employer match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Military Leave
Education, Training & Professional Development
Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
