Cost and Schedule Engineer
Core
Perform independent cost, schedule, and risk assessments of current and future space programs to support strategic decision-making for NASA and other federal agencies.
Role type
Senior IC cost and schedule engineer (systems engineering)
Builds
Independent cost/schedule estimates, architecture studies, technical risk assessments, and strategic briefings for senior staff and customers
Domain
Aerospace and defense systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Cost modeling and analysis, independent cost estimating, risk assessment, programmatic and portfolio analysis, MS Project, Power BI, AI/ML tools, spacecraft and launch vehicle concept design
Preferred skills
Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) development, Monte Carlo simulation, machine learning applications for programmatic analysis, XML/VBA tool development
Technologies
MS Project, Power BI, AI/ML tools, XML, VBA
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive programmatic and technical assessments, perform cost/schedule/risk analysis using earned value methods, develop analytical products and briefings, conduct strategic studies on best practices, develop innovative programmatic capabilities like CERs and dashboards, mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
