Cost Analyst

Space Systems Command • Peterson AFB, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, is hiring an advanced Cost Analyst (NH-1515-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). The analyst leads the end-to-end development, quantitative modeling, and analytical defense of comprehensive Life-Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), program baselines, and cost/benefit analyses for designated space acquisition programs and mission capabilities.

The role works extensively with Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), systems engineers, contracting officers, and external stakeholders. The analyst gathers and normalizes technical data, translates complex system requirements into defensible cost models, and documents analyses in compliance with DoD 5000-series acquisition policies and Space Force guidance. The analyst also prepares and delivers briefings, trade-space assessments, and executive-level cost findings to senior acquisition leadership. These analyses support budget and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, milestone review decisions, contract negotiations, and source evaluations.

The position supports Program Managers in executing Earned Value Management (EVM) practices, including trend analysis, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and project surveillance across multiple concurrent programs. The role requires analytical and quantitative skills, effective communication, and the ability to defend findings, methodologies, and assumptions before leadership and stakeholders.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance with access to SCI or other specified sensitive information, and a bachelor's degree that includes at least 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis, including at least 3 semester hours in calculus. The employee must sign a nondisclosure agreement, safeguard classified or sensitive information, undergo pre-employment and random drug testing, and comply with financial disclosure, ethics, procurement integrity, and Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements. The employee may be required to work unscheduled or emergency overtime and travel on temporary duty assignments, approximately 15 days per year. Situational telework is available, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. PCS may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on appointment type.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance with access to SCI, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in TS SAP.
• Must sign a nondisclosure agreement and handle and safeguard classified or sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and participate in random drug testing.
• Must have a bachelor's degree that includes at least 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses, including at least 3 semester hours in calculus.
• Must meet the individual occupational requirement for the 1515 series and the applicable experience-level requirements referenced in the posting.
• Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods for developing, adapting, modifying, and applying models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
• Skill in negotiating and/or defending findings and program support concepts.
• Ability to lead study teams, originate ideas, projects, and methodologies, and execute projects or studies within established financial and time constraints.
• Ability to develop and use appropriate 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 relations.
• Must file an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of assuming the position and annually thereafter.
• Must attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training and comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to temporary duty assignments, approximately 15 days per year; may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft.
• Depending on appointment type, must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development, quantitative modeling, and analytical defense of Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, program baselines, and cost/benefit analyses for designated space acquisition programs and mission capabilities.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams, systems engineers, contracting officers, and external stakeholders.
• Gather and normalize technical data and translate system requirements into defensible cost models.
• Document analyses in compliance with DoD 5000-series acquisition policies and Space Force guidance.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, trade-space assessments, and executive-level cost findings to senior acquisition leadership.
• Support budget and Program Objective Memorandum submissions and milestone review decisions.
• Provide analytical support during contract negotiations and source evaluations.
• Support Program Managers in EVM practices, including trend analysis, Integrated Baseline Reviews, and project surveillance across multiple concurrent programs.
• Develop, adapt, modify, and apply quantitative models to resolve problems and define or clarify alternative solutions.
• Lead study teams and originate ideas, projects, and methodologies; execute projects and studies within established financial and time constraints.
• Develop and use data collection techniques, models, and simulation techniques.
• Communicate findings and negotiate complex issues while maintaining effective working relations.
• Safeguard classified or sensitive information in accordance with regulations.
• File an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of assuming the position and annually thereafter, and attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Comply with the Financial Management Level 2 certification program requirements.
• Travel on temporary duty assignments, approximately 15 days per year, and travel by military or commercial aircraft when required.
• Work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis if required.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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