Expert Cost Analyst

KBR • Chantilly, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is hiring an Expert Cost Analyst for its Mission Technology Solutions business, which is planned to spin off into the independent company Trinzic in January 2027. Employees who join the business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply. The role supports government acquisitions and national security and space missions, with a focus on cost estimation and lifecycle cost modeling for complex space systems, including satellites, launch vehicles, and ground systems. The position is on-site in Chantilly, Virginia, with minimal travel (0–20%) and standard working hours.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 16+ years of relevant experience in cost estimation, modeling, or analysis in a government or defense-related environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and experience using statistical analysis tools and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Experience with cost estimation methods, including parametric, analogy-based, and lifecycle cost estimating.
• Ability to present complex data and results clearly and actionably to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Engineering, Operations Research, or Cost Analysis.
• Familiarity with space hardware, including bus and payload, launch systems, satellite systems, or related ground systems such as mission management, command and control, and data centers.
• ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) certification.
• Experience using risk analysis software such as @Risk or Crystal Ball.
• Proficiency in SAS, SPSS, or similar statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply cost estimation principles, theories, and methods to complex space systems, including satellites, launch vehicles, and ground systems.
• Develop Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) using advanced statistical techniques and support lifecycle cost modeling for space-related product lines.
• Develop and present lifecycle cost estimates for major acquisitions, accounting for key cost and technical risk areas.
• Collect, analyze, and normalize data to design cost estimating methods and models aligned with industry best practices.
• Identify key cost and technical risks, assess their impact, and translate them into actionable insights for senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

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