Task Lead, Cost Analysis

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Task Lead, Cost Analysis

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

Job Title: Task Lead, Cost Analysis

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking a senior level Cost Control Manager to act as a task lead for all cost and financial efforts supporting MDS/6STS.

The ideal candidate has strong cost and financial management experience with space mission areas.

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex technical baselines, operational architectures and programmatic data into defensible, high-fidelity cost models and lifecycle estimates.
• Lead efforts for formulation and update of life cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) , program office estimates (POEs) and single best estimates (SBEs) in compliance with DoD 5000-series guidance.
• Develop cost estimates across traditional major capability acquisition and software acquisition pathways to support rapid development, deployment, and execution phases.
• Build and maintain cost and uncertainty models utilizing standard DoD cost estimating toolsets.
• Author and defend Program Objective Memorandum (POM) investment options, quantifying fielding rates, lifecycle sustainment implications, and developing comprehensive budget justification narratives across RDT&E.
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to support acquisition strategies, request for proposals, contract options, task orders, and engineering change proposals.
• Lead efforts to perform cost/price reasonableness evaluations and comparative cost analyses on prime contractor, vendor, and subcontractor proposals in accordance with FAR, DFARS and DCAA pricing standards.
• Provide expert financial analysis and cost positions to Contracting Officers and Government negotiation teams during sole-source and competitive contract negotiations.
• Lead cost/capability trade-offs, Analysis of Alternatives, Capabilities-Based Assessments, Cost Capability Analyses, and Business Case Analyses to evaluation alternative system architectures and inform Government acquisition decisions.
• Develop costed Courses of Action and brief results, including cost risk and sensitivity curves, to General Officer/Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership and Estimate Review Boards.
• Monitor contract ceiling, burn rates, CLIN/Task Order funding execution and identify cost variance, schedule slips, and financial anomalies to optimize Government spend plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in defense acquisition cost estimating, financial management, or program controls supporting DoD programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading development of defensible lifecycle cost models, presenting results at POE/Estimate Review Board level.
• Proven expertise developing cost models across multiple contract types including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee, Firm-Fixed-Price and Time-and-Materials.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD financial management regulations, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act and DFARS/FAR compliance.
• Hands on experience developing IGCEs and evaluating contractor pricing schedules/basis of estimates
• Ability to mentor and lead mid-tier and junior level cost analysts in executing program and government driven objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a SCIF.

Desired Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree
• Experience supporting Space Systems Command, DAF RCO or other Air Force Cyber/Space operations programs
• Experience transitioning programs between acquisition pathways.
• Highly proficient with Software and Analytical Tools to include ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools), ProPricer, CCAR, PDAA, wInsight, MPM, Costpoint.
• Highly proficient with advanced Microsoft Excel functionality to include financial modeling, pivot tables, macros.
• Familiarity with cloud cost estimation platforms.
• Familiarity with BA-08 software and digital technology pilot appropriations and agile software cost estimation metrics.
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst through ICEAA or DAWIA Level III in Cost Estimating/Financial Management or industry equivalent.
• Agile Framework Certification (SAFe Agilist/SAFe 6).
• Cloud Practitioner Certification.

Work Environment:

• Location: On site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Compensation:

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $155,000 - $170,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.

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About Us

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact

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