Lead data (internal research) driven costing strategies, analysis and solutions for complex capture and business shaping efforts.
Develop estimating factors, regression analysis and estimating relationships from company data.
Support Analysis-of-Alternatives (AoAs), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), affordability initiatives, should-cost exercises, engineering trade analyses and Design-to-Cost (DTC).
Initiate and lead cost studies to generate metrics and analysis for business use.
Organize and estimate new efforts generating ROMs, BPEs, or cost targets for large/complex efforts.
Perform data collection, normalization, and analysis.
Utilize proprietary and commercial models and software tools.
Provide data visualization and relational analysis.
Develop and manage relationships with technical (engineering) staff.
Supporting the Sector historical cost and technical database.
Identifying and evaluating risk and opportunities in cost estimates, terms and conditions, and all other business management related functions.
Support and assist Independent Cost Evaluations (ICE) in support of the company-wide governance and risk management process.

Requirements

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering – OR – Master’s degree with 1+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application;
US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Preferred: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience in business management and labor and non-labor cost estimating.
Experience working in space systems programs.
Experience with parametric estimating techniques and principles.
Experience using industry tools such as SEER, Crystal Ball, ACE-IT, USCM.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools, e.g. Tableau and/or Power BI.
Experience with languages and tools such as R, Python, ML models, etc.
Relevant experience including exposures in the cost/business management/ops research world, with a strong knowledge of quantitative risk techniques, cost and risk modeling, and government contracts.
Database design/SQL experience.
Experience in the aerospace industry.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost ModelingData EngineeringRegression AnalysisData NormalizationData VisualizationParametric Estimating TechniquesDatabase DesignSQLExcelML Models

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications

U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret Security Clearance