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Cost Analyst-Weapons Programs

Eglin AFB, Florida, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Analyze cost, schedule, and performance for advanced weapon system acquisition programs within the U.S. Air Force Armament Directorate.

Role type

Senior IC cost & earned value analyst

Builds

Defensible cost estimates, EVM analyses, dashboards, and executive briefings for Government program teams

Domain

Defense / National Security / Weapon Systems Acquisition

Required skills

Cost estimating, Earned Value Management (EVM), quantitative analysis, regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, data visualization, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Program Cost Estimates (PCEs), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), EVMS, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), statistical uncertainty modeling, Power BI/Tableau

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, IPMDAR, IPMR

Responsibilities

Develop and update program cost estimates across the weapon system lifecycle; Perform EVM analysis using CPI, SPI, and EAC projections; Analyze contractor performance data to identify trends and risks; Create dashboards and visualizations for program leadership; Participate in Integrated Baseline Reviews and cost estimate reviews; Research historical programs and acquisition guidance to resolve analytical questions.

Seniority

Mid-to-senior level, hands-on IC

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