Title:

　　Cost Analyst

　　KBR is seeking a highly motivated Senior 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.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Minimum of 11-16 years experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline

　　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, NRO, 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)

　　Preferred Security Requirements:

　　Possess an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility; active TS/SCI is preferred

　　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.