Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Jr Cost Analyst
Title:
Jr Cost Analyst
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KBRs 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBRs 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 Jr. Cost Analystto 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.
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 of2-4years experience with a Bachelors 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)
If youre 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.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
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.