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Senior Cost Analyst

United States, El Segundo 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted July 14, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced cost estimating professional with strong analytical and communication skills to support cost analysis for the Space Access Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) for the National Security Space Launch Program, which includes United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, and Blue Origin. A successful candidate will apply cost estimating techniques to prepare accurate estimates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the cost estimating process for Department of War (DoW) weapon systems, along with practical experience in analyzing technical and cost data, developing and applying cost methodologies, using cost estimating models, preparing defendable and traceable life cycle cost estimates, and presenting and documenting analyses and results.

Job Responsibility

  • Apply cost estimating techniques to prepare accurate estimates
  • Develop cost estimates, conduct risk analyses, and generate supporting documentation
  • Provide proposal pricing support to government source selection teams as needed
  • Analyze launch vehicle, launch range, and space mobility and logistics contractor cost estimates and provide recommendations to government customers
  • Collaborate with program managers and technical staff to develop acquisition strategies and program documents
  • Present results to government customers

Requirements

  • A minimum of fifteen years of cost estimating and analysis experience is required, with at least ten years in a space program environment
  • Familiarity with systems engineering principles, large-scale development and test programs, and risk analysis is preferred
  • Certification in cost estimating from a recognized professional society/educational organization (i.e., ICEAA or DAWIA) is highly desired
  • Experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) and MS Excel required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Candidates must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced United States Space Force launch environment
  • Extensive knowledge of the Department of War (DoW) acquisition process is required, along with experience developing hardware and software cost estimating relationships and methodologies, building cost models, applying inflation and phasing, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk analysis, and documenting results
  • A bachelor's degree in mathematics, business, economics, finance, accounting, engineering, or statistics is required
  • A Master of Science in Cost Analysis from The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is highly preferred
  • Secret Clearance is required
  • Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is desired
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences

Nice to have

  • Experience leading independent cost estimates and reviews is a plus
  • Familiarity with the DoW and United States Space Force budget cycles is a plus
  • Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is desired

What we offer

  • Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
  • Dental Insurance for employees and family members
  • Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
  • Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution
  • Annual Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Holidays
  • Jury Duty/Witness Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Sick Leave

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