Cost Estimating Analyst

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50^th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best! 

SPA Space and Intel Division is looking for an independent self-starting Cost Estimating Analyst who can work with an agile budget team in support of state-of-the-art space program developments. Teleworking is currently permitted.

Responsibilities

• Use parametric cost models to develop and document cost risk uncertainty analysis
• Produce Most Probable Cost Estimates to gain budgetary approval
• Develop and brief results and cost models to senior government leaders to enable decision-making
• Develop statistical relationships through data collection and regression analysis
• Build Business Case Analyses, Cost Benefit Analyses, market surveys, and Economic Analyses to resolve rapid acquisition strategies for new space capabilities
• Assess new and agile DoD acquisition strategies, Requests for Proposal, and Contract Data Requirements Lists for compliance with related cost data requirements to enable reduced acquisition time-lines
• Prepare and/or analyze space program engineering technical baseline documents for content completeness and consistency with other program documents and tools/models.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Date Analytics, or Engineering.
• 4+ years of DoD, Intelligence Community, or Space Cost Estimating Experience. Experience to include developing cost estimating relationships using raw data and conducting cost research efforts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the results of evaluations and analysis
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems in short time periods
• MS-Windows and MS-Office applications expertise
• US Citizenship is required
• Active Secret clearance 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with parametric analysis and statistical regression
• Thorough understanding of statistics and data analysis
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP)

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  California Pay Transparency Range:  90k – 140k.

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