Job Details

Overview

This role is ideal for professionals with 3-6 years of applicable experience, or 2-3 years of direct experience in the Government or Aerospace industry. The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to support large or technically complex projects and required to provide analytical and cost estimating support for NASA programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst on high-visibility, complex projects with minimal supervision from program management.
• Develop innovative approaches to address complex programmatic and cost-related issues.
• Perform cost-benefit and risk analysis studies.
• Provide estimates of the impact of change requests and significant program modifications.
• Analyze and interpret raw engineering and cost data to support detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to assist in cost and technical analysis.
• Utilize computer-based analytical tools and techniques such as:
  • Uni- and multi-variate statistical and regression analysis
  • Learning curve analysis
  • Parametric cost models and computer graphics
  • Cost accounting principles (direct and indirect cost analysis)
  • Development of escalation indices and cost estimating relationships (CERs)
• Operate statistical and quantitative risk assessment models as required.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and stakeholders to support budget formulation and cost strategy.
• Present analysis results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience, or 2-3 years of direct Government or Aerospace industry experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, operations research, or systems engineering.
• Experience developing cost estimates using parametric and statistical models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications (PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NASA or other government space programs.
• Familiarity with cost estimation tools such as ACEIT, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, PCEC, NICM, or similar.
• Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and cost estimating methodologies.
• Background in operations research, statistics, or quantitative risk analysis.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.