Cost Analyst, SSC/FMC

Space Systems Command • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), Financial Management and Comptroller (FMC), at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California, is hiring a Cost Analyst (NH-1515-03, equivalent to GS-12/13). The role supports cost research and analysis for SYDs/PAEs and advanced defense weapon systems. It requires a highly cleared, quantitatively skilled professional able to lead cost estimation and modeling under strict national security guidelines and support acquisition decisions under constrained budgets.

The analyst develops cost methodologies and cross-checks, collects and analyzes data using statistical methods, and builds predictive models and simulations. The position also involves evaluating cost effectiveness, applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to develop or adapt cost models, and presenting and defending findings and analytical methods. The employee may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis and travel on temporary duty assignments, including by military or commercial passenger aircraft. TDY is subject to a limit of 15 days per year. Situational telework is available only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. Relocation funding is authorized and may be available.

This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position subject to applicable DAWIA requirements, and it is a Financial Management Level 1, 2, or 3 certified position under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. A bachelor's degree including at least 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses is required. The job announcement closes after five business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree including at least 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses.
• Meet the 1515 series individual occupational requirements and applicable experience-level requirements.
• Meet applicable Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements for the duties of the position.
• Meet Financial Management Level 1, 2, or 3 certification requirements.
• Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and strong analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods for developing, adapting, modifying, and applying models.
• Skill in negotiating and defending findings and program support concepts.
• Ability to lead study teams, originate ideas and methodologies, and execute studies within financial and time constraints.
• Ability to develop and use data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis if required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost research and analyses in support of SYDs/PAEs.
• Develop methodologies for evaluating the cost effectiveness of advanced weapon systems.
• Collect and analyze raw data and use statistical analysis to develop cost methodologies and cross-checks.
• Develop, adapt, modify, and apply cost models to solve problems or identify and clarify alternative solutions for management.
• Build predictive models and use simulations and appropriate data collection techniques to support acquisition decisions.
• Defend analytical findings, cost methods, and program support concepts; communicate results effectively.
• Lead study teams and originate ideas, projects, and methodologies, executing studies within established financial and time constraints.
• Safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information and files.
• Perform temporary duty travel as required, up to 15 days per year.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.
• Relocation funding is authorized and may be made available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level