• Expert Cost Analyst

    KBR (Chantilly, VA)


    Title:

    Expert Cost Analyst

     

    Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

     

    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 Expert 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 clearance is required.

    Work Environment:

    + Location: On-site

    + Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

    + Working Hours: Standard

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Minimum of 15 + years experience with a Masters Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline or a minimum of 17+ years experience with a Bachelors Degree

    + Minimum 10 years of DoD, IC or industry cost analysis experience

    + 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 Poly required

     

    KBR Benefits

     

    KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

     

    Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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 team’s 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.