Mid Level Cost Analyst
Core
Develop life-cycle cost estimates and cost estimating relationships for complex government space system acquisitions using advanced statistical analysis.
Role type
Mid-level cost analyst (space systems)
Builds
Life-cycle cost models and estimates for space hardware, launch systems, and ground systems
Domain
National security / Space defense
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Cost estimation, statistical analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, risk analysis, data normalization, model development, Microsoft Excel
Preferred skills
Parametric estimating, analogy-based estimating, multivariate regression, cost improvement curve 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 through advanced statistical analysis; Design cost estimating methods and models for space systems; Identify key cost and technical risk areas and translate them into program cost impacts; Lead life-cycle cost estimates for major system acquisitions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
