Senior Cost Analyst

Senior Cost Analyst

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, modeling, or analysis in a government or defense-related environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and experience using statistical analysis tools and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Experience in cost estimation methods, including parametric, analogy-based, and lifecycle cost estimating.
• Ability to present complex data and results to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles, theories, and methods of cost estimation to complex space systems, including satellites, launch vehicles, and ground systems.
• Use advanced statistical techniques to build CERs and support lifecycle cost modeling for space-related product lines.
• Develop and present life-cycle cost estimates for major acquisitions, ensuring that they account for key cost and technical risk areas.
• Collect, analyze, and normalize data to design cost estimating methods and models that align with industry best practices.
• Identify key cost and technical risks, assess their impact, and translate them into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Operations Research, Cost Analysis).
• Familiarity with space hardware (bus and payload), launch systems, satellite systems, or related ground systems (e.g., mission management, command and control, data centers).
• ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) preferred.
• Experience using risk analysis software (e.g. @Risk, Crystal Ball)
• Proficiency in SAS, SPSS, or similar tools for data analysis.