Jr Cost Analyst
Core
Apply cost estimation principles and statistical analysis to support government acquisitions and optimize defense systems for national security.
Role type
Junior IC cost analyst (defense/space systems)
Builds
Life-cycle cost estimates and cost models for space systems, ground systems, and launch systems
Domain
National security / Space defense engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
cost estimation, statistical analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, data normalization, risk analysis, Microsoft Excel
Preferred skills
parametric estimating, analogy estimating, multivariate regression analysis, risk analysis software (@Risk, Crystal Ball), statistical software (SAS, SPSS), satellite systems knowledge
Technologies
@Risk, Crystal Ball, SAS, SPSS, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop cost estimating relationships using advanced statistical techniques; Design cost estimating methods and models for space systems; Identify key cost and technical risk areas and translate them into program cost impacts; Collect and normalize data for cost analysis; Present cost analysis results to senior leadership
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC