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.
- 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.
- 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
- Master's degree in engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related disciplines
- Ground systems (e.g. mission management, command and control, mission processing, ground terminals, communications networks, data centers)
- Method development (e.g. multivariate regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, cost improvement curve analysis)
- 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)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
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
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.
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