JR Cost Analyst

KBR

Chantilly, USonsite$92k-$102k/yrPosted Jul 22, 2026
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About the role

Title:

JR Cost Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cost Analyst to provide knowledge and expertise, applying principles, theories and methods of cost estimation and analysis in support of our government customers. A TS/SCI with a Poly clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply principles, theories and methods of cost estimation to complex Government acquisitions

Develop cost estimating relationships through the application of advanced statistical analysis techniques

Develop models/methods for space systems and their associated ground and launch systems across multiple space-related product lines

Ability to collect and normalize data and design cost estimating methods and models

Develop life-cycle cost estimates using a variety of methods (e.g. parametric, analogy, etc)

Experience with life-cycle cost estimates for major system acquisitions

Ability to identify key cost and technical risk areas, and translate the risk areas into program cost impacts

Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Proficient with the application of Monte Carlo simulation techniques

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present results to senior leadership

Ability to work independently and lead detail-oriented tasks

Work Environment:

Location: On-Site

Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-4 year’s experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline

A TS/SCI with a Poly clearance is required

Desired Qualifications:

Cost estimating experience in the following domain areas:

Space hardware (bus and payload)

Space systems (e.g. NASA/Air Force, Commercial)

Launch systems

Ground systems (e.g. mission management, command and control, mission processing, ground terminals, communications networks, data centers)

Software cost estimating

Parametric and analogy based estimating

Data collection and normalization

Model development

Method development (e.g. multivariate regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, cost improvement curve analysis)

Technical understanding of satellite systems

Experience using risk analysis software (e.g. @Risk, Crystal Ball)

Experience using statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, etc)

ICEAA certification; Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)

Basic Compensation:

$92,000-$102,000

This range is for the Virginia area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance

Security Requirements:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Compensation

This Other role pays $92k-$102k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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