Cost Analyst

Cb•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leffler Consulting is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst in Chantilly, VA. The position focuses on the resource planning, analysis, and execution of large space development, acquisition, and operation programs in support of the Agency Program Office, Directorate, and staff components. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. One of our clients in Chantilly, VA needs a Cost Analyst for a permanent position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, operations research, cost analysis, mathematics, finance, economics, business administration, or a similar quantitative field preferred.
Years of required cost estimating experience vary according to position level
An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

space system experience (including software estimating)

Responsibilities

Apply the principles, theories, and methods of cost estimation and analysis
Develop cost estimates, collect data, and develop models/methods for space systems and their associated ground and launch systems across multiple space related product lines
Perform cost estimating using parametric approaches, with preference for space system experience (including software estimating)
Conduct tool development using COTS (i.e., Microsoft Excel), custom code, or FOSS (i.e., R, Python)
Utilize product-oriented Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to evaluate technical baseline, assumptions, and risks
Evaluate contractor engineering change proposals
Perform forward pricing rate and corporate indirect rate analysis
Develop government independent cost estimates
Conduct assessments on program cost, technical, and schedule baselines, identify key cost and technical risk areas, and translate the risk areas into program cost impacts
Support development of program office estimates to support the annual budget build
Affordability assessments
Analysis of Alternatives
Data collection and normalization
Perform cost improvement curve analysis, uncertainty analysis, and inflation analysis
Apply advanced statistical techniques and interact with customers and colleagues expertly and effectively to resolve problems
Apply leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks, and work environments

Benefits

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid leave, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and an employee referral program