Mid Level Cost Analyst

About the Role

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security customers. The Mid‑Level Cost Analyst will apply cost estimation and analysis principles to support government acquisitions, develop cost models for space systems, and present findings to senior leadership.

Why Join Us

• Innovative projects at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborative environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and intellectual stimulation.
• Impactful work shaping defense and space‑defense systems critical to national security.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, operations research, cost analysis, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Apply cost‑estimation principles to complex government acquisitions.
• Develop cost‑estimating relationships using advanced statistical analysis.
• Create models/methods for space systems, ground systems, and launch systems across multiple product lines.
• Collect, normalize, and design cost‑estimating methods and models.
• Develop life‑cycle cost estimates (parametric, analogy, etc.) and lead estimates for major system acquisitions.
• Identify key cost and technical risk areas and translate them into program cost impacts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Proficient with Monte Carlo simulation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to present results to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently and lead detail‑oriented tasks.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline (engineering, physics, operations research, cost analysis, mathematics, finance, economics, business administration, etc.).
• Cost‑estimating experience in space hardware (bus and payload), space systems (NASA/Air Force, commercial), launch systems, and ground systems (mission management, command & control, processing, terminals, communications networks, data centers).
• Software cost estimating, parametric and analogy‑based estimating.
• Data collection and normalization, model development, method development (multivariate regression, Monte Carlo simulation, cost‑improvement curve analysis).
• Technical understanding of satellite systems.
• Experience with risk analysis software (e.g., @Risk, Crystal Ball).
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS).
• ICEAA certification (Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst – CCEA).

Security Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Work Environment

On‑site, in‑office position.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel, 0–20%.

Working Hours

Standard working hours.

Compensation

• Basic salary range: $135,600 – $203,300 (Virginia area only; final offer based on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and internal parity).
• Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, as per internal policy or contractual designation.