Mid Level Cost Analyst

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level 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. 

 
Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline 

• 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, 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) 

Security Requirements: 

• TS/SCI with Polygraph 

Work Environment:

• Location: on site, in office
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

$135,600-$203,300

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

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.