Senior Systems Cost Engineer

2 days ago

Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Cost Engineer to join our Integrated Cost and Schedule Analysis (iCASA) Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting cost engineering and economic decision analysis activities to support our customers in the National Security, Civil, and Commercial space communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise key stakeholders and government customers on cost engineering and economic decision analysis activities.
  • Lead ICASA's Cost Engineering capability area, providing support for Life-cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Business Case Analysis (BCA), Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), and Strategic Portfolio & Financial Analytics.
  • Orchestrate acquisition engineering related technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments.
  • Establish high-performing teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers.
  • Serve as spokesperson to management and customers on matters related to cost engineering and economic decision analysis.
  • Lead the development of departmental tools and ensure the implementation of best practices.
  • Contribute to new business and technical planning efforts, continuously evolving the scope of responsibilities for the team.
  • Actively engage with the professional community by leading and organizing events, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for engagement and growth.
  • Spearhead research initiatives that foster innovation, hosting educational workshops, brown-bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing.
  • Act as senior mentor, providing technical advice/guidance to junior staff and customers.
  • Develop and deliver accurate and timely reports and presentations that clearly communicate results and solutions to support critical decisions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related science field.
  • 12 years of relevant experience in space-related cost estimation and economic analysis.
  • Previous experience leading highly technical project teams.
  • Hands-on experience in developing cost estimates, conducting economic assessments, and model development.
  • Proficiency in industry cost models (e.g., SEER, True Planning, ACEIT, Crystal Ball) and familiarity with standard cost estimation methodologies.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across corporate staff, peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors.
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes excellence and collaboration.
  • Willing to travel domestically up to 10%.
  • Current SSBI/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related science field.
  • Prior leadership or management experience, particularly in source selections and evaluation processes.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Experience working in a program office setting, managing matrix support, and developing statements of work.
  • Knowledge of government cost accounting practices (e.g., DoD, NRO, NASA).
  • Experience with concurrent engineering methods and tools.
  • Proficiency in computer programming and modeling for the development of tools that estimate the cost of space, ground, and launch systems.
  • Teaching experience in technical subjects.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management, Program Planning, and Scheduling.
  • Recognition as a subject matter expert through publications, presentations, or contributions to the professional community.
  • Certification in cost estimating from recognized professional societies (e.g., ICEAA, AACE, or DAWIA).
  • Current DoD TS and/or SSBI/SCI Clearance.
Benefits

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $155,900 - $223,900, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, comprehensive health care and wellness plans, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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