Cost Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. 

The Space and Intelligence Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge technologies and capabilities to meet those needs.

SPA has a need for Cost Analysts to support our US Space Force customer. 

We are seeking a total of three (3) Cost Analysts.  Two can be remote from anywhere in the Continental U.S.; one must be local to El Segundo.  Duties associated with these positions include but are not limited to the following:

• Using parametric cost models to develop and document cost estimates, including software estimation, in support of annual military budgets.
• Develop and brief cost models and estimate results to senior government leaders.
• Perform thorough risk analysis. 
• Develop statistical relationships through data collection and regression analysis.
• Review Contract Data Requirement Lists for compliance.
• Assess contractor proposals for cost realism and reasonableness.
• Support Program Office meetings, cost exclusions, analysis, briefings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) sessions, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analysis, or Engineering; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• 6+ years of experience within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or National Security Space Cost Estimating experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the results of evaluations and analysis
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skillset and willingness to work in a team environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting a program office at Space Systems Command (SSC)
• Experience supporting Space/ground software and/or hardware
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
• Experience with ACEIT
• Experience with SEER, PRICE, and other Cost Estimating tools
• Agile software development and/or rapid acquisition initiatives experience

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Pay Transparency Range:  Onsite, 165k-185k.  Remote, 155k-175k.