Cost Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Title JR Cost Analyst 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. 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 risk analysis software (e.g. @Risk, Crystal Ball) Experience using statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, etc) ICEAA certification; Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) Basic Compensation $92,000-$102,000 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 KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. R2127134 #J-18808-Ljbffr