Affordability Cost Modeler

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$118,300 - $224,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Affordability is central to delivering mission-effective systems at optimal lifecycle costs. As an Affordability Cost Modeler, you will play a critical role in influencing engineering, production, and sustainment decisions through advanced cost modeling techniques. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure cost-informed decision-making throughout program phases.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant cost modeling experience
Experience in developing and executing complex cost or engineering models
Experience with cost modeling methodologies, including parametric, engineering-based, and activity-based approaches
Experience interpreting technical baselines, system architectures, manufacturing flows, and sustainment concepts
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with modeling automation or data processing tools
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with cost estimation tools, statistical analysis packages, or engineering modeling environments
Familiarity with system architecture trades, performance/cost trade-offs, or digital engineering workflows
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain cost drivers, or operations optimization
Understanding of sustainment modeling, reliability analysis, or operations and support (O&S) cost estimation concepts

Responsibilities

Develop and execute advanced cost models using engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing data to support affordability activities, including Design-to-Cost (DTC) and Cost-as-an-Independent-Variable (CAIV)
Lead cost evaluations of alternative system architectures, manufacturing approaches, supplier strategies, and sustainment concepts
Perform sensitivity analyses, parametric modeling, and scenario-based assessments to quantify cost impacts and support trade studies
Interpret technical baselines, system architectures, BOM structures, and manufacturing readiness levels to inform cost model assumptions
Generate high-quality affordability reports, cost-driver summaries, and lifecycle cost visualizations for program reviews and customer briefings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate accurate data and ensure modeling consistency across program phases
Contribute to estimating, proposal development, and affordability inputs for major program milestones and bid reviews
Support identification and quantification of cost reduction opportunities, risks, and trade-offs