Cost Analyst-Weapons Programs

KBR•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced Cost & Earned Value Analyst to support advanced weapon system acquisition programs within the U.S. Air Force Armament Directorate at Eglin AFB, Florida. The analyst will work alongside Government program teams to evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance and develop analytical products supporting acquisition planning and program execution. Early-, mid-, and senior-career professionals with experience in Government or defense-industry cost estimating, Earned Value Management (EVM), program controls, or a related financial or analytical discipline will be considered. Candidates may specialize in cost estimating or EVM; experience in both is desirable but not required. The role involves analyzing large and complex data sets, investigating performance trends, and translating quantitative analysis into information Government leaders can use to make informed decisions. The position is on-site at Eglin AFB, FL, with periodic travel potentially required to contractor facilities, supplier locations, or other Government organizations. The standard work schedule has core hours from 0900 to 1500. KBR's National Security Solutions team provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security customers. The work supports the development and fielding of advanced long-range weapon capabilities. Candidates joining KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off, expected in January 2027, will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative or analytical discipline.
At least 3 years of directly relevant experience in cost estimating, EVM, program controls, contract pricing, financial analysis, or a directly related analytical field.
Experience analyzing cost, schedule, financial, or program performance information and developing meaningful conclusions from quantitative data.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, develop analytical models, and communicate results.
Working knowledge of EVM, cost estimating, Government financial management, or a closely related acquisition discipline.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying trends, investigating anomalies, and understanding factors driving program performance.
Ability to work effectively with engineers, program managers, financial managers, contracting personnel, and other functional disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate analytical findings to Government stakeholders.
Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to independently research and learn unfamiliar technical, financial, and acquisition topics.

Nice To Haves

5–7 or more years of relevant experience.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Government cost estimating experience supporting DoD/DoW acquisition programs.
Experience developing or contributing to Program Cost Estimates, Life Cycle Cost Estimates, independent cost estimates, or similar acquisition cost products.
Experience with EVMS in a Government or industry environment.
Experience serving as or working closely with Cost Account Managers or Government Cost Account Managers.
Participation in Integrated Baseline Reviews or similar reviews of contractor program baselines.
Experience analyzing IPMR, IPMDAR, or comparable contractor cost and schedule performance information.
Experience developing or evaluating Estimates at Completion and conducting cost and schedule variance analysis.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and uncertainty modeling techniques, including regression, learning curves, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization and business intelligence tools.
Familiarity with DoD/DoW or Air Force cost estimating policies, practices, cost data repositories, and work breakdown structures.
Experience supporting missile, munitions, aerospace, or other complex defense acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

Perform cost, schedule, and program performance analysis for advanced weapon system acquisition programs.
Develop and update program cost estimates covering development, production, fielding, sustainment, and other applicable lifecycle phases.
Build defensible estimating methodologies using historical data, technical characteristics, program assumptions, schedule information, risk analysis, and other cost drivers.
Develop an understanding of weapon systems, acquisition strategies, technical considerations, and program risks to provide informed analysis beyond basic data reporting.
Gather and analyze Government, contractor, and historical information, and work with technical and program teams to understand assumptions and cost drivers.
Apply quantitative techniques, including regression analysis, cost estimating relationships, learning and cost improvement curves, sensitivity analysis, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation, to characterize cost and schedule uncertainty.
Evaluate contractor cost and schedule performance information to identify trends, emerging risks, significant variances, and potential impacts to program execution.
Perform EVM analysis using measures such as CPI, SPI, cost and schedule variances, and EAC projections.
Examine contractor program performance submissions, including IPMDAR data, for completeness, consistency, and emerging issues requiring Government review.
Work with Government Cost Account Managers, program managers, engineers, schedulers, contracting personnel, financial managers, and other experts to investigate performance issues and understand the factors driving results.
Participate in Integrated Baseline Reviews, program reviews, cost estimate reviews, and other activities involving detailed evaluation of program baselines, cost, schedule, and performance.
Use Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools to organize and analyze large data sets, develop cost models, identify relationships and trends, and produce repeatable analytical products.
Combine cost, budget, schedule, and performance information into dashboards, visualizations, and other management products using tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.
Prepare cost and EVM analyses, executive-level briefings, and supporting documentation for program leadership and external stakeholders.
Evaluate contractor and supplier cost, schedule, and programmatic information to inform Government understanding of affordability, performance, and execution risk.
Research historical programs, cost estimating techniques, EVM practices, acquisition guidance, and relevant data sources to resolve analytical questions and improve program analysis.