Stellarpeak Corp. - Chantilly, VA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Chantilly, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Senior Cost Analyst at StellarPeak Corp. is responsible for applying advanced principles and methods of cost estimation and analysis to complex government acquisitions. This role involves developing cost estimating relationships, conducting life-cycle cost estimates, and identifying key cost and technical risk areas to inform program cost impacts. The position requires a strong background in statistical analysis and cost estimation techniques, particularly in the context of space systems and government contracts.
Responsibilities
- Apply principles, theories, and methods of cost estimation to complex Government acquisitions.
- Develop cost estimating relationships through advanced statistical analysis techniques.
- Collect and normalize data to design cost estimating methods and models.
- Develop life-cycle cost estimates using various methods such as parametric and analogy.
- Lead life-cycle cost estimates for major system acquisitions.
- Identify key cost and technical risk areas and translate them into program cost impacts.
- Utilize Monte Carlo simulation techniques for cost analysis.
Requirements
- Minimum of 11-16 years' experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
- Proficient in applying principles of cost estimation to government acquisitions.
- Experience in developing life-cycle cost estimates.
- Ability to collect and normalize data for cost estimation.
- Experience leading cost estimates for major system acquisitions.
- Proficient in Monte Carlo simulation techniques.
- TS/SCI clearance.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related disciplines.
- Cost estimating experience in space hardware and systems, launch systems, and ground systems.
- Experience with software cost estimating and parametric/analogy based estimating.
- Technical understanding of satellite systems.
- Experience using risk analysis software (e.g., @Risk, Crystal Ball).
- Experience using statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS).
- ICEAA certification; either Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA).
