Acquisition Cost Estimator & Price Analysis

KBR Inc

Beavercreek, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisitions Management, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Bid Analysis, Business Administration, Business Journalism, Computer Science, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), DoD Top Secret Clearance, English Language, Federal Contracts, Financial Risk, Forecasting, Government, Government Contracts, Internet Security, Legal, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Product Pricing, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Team Player, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Beavercreek, OH
POSTED
8 days ago

Title:

Acquisition Cost Estimator & Price Analysis

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.

Position Summary:

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly capable and organized Acquisition Cost Estimator & Price Analyst to join our team in Beavercreek, Ohio. This position supports the Contracting Functional Team within, Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS) Division under the Department of the Air Force Command, Contral, Communications, and Battle Management Portfolio Acquisition Executive (DAF PAE C3BM). This role will span the entire acquisition lifecycle. Prior to solicitation, selected professional will build defensible government cost estimates (IGCEs). Post-solicitation, the professional will assist in the conducting of rigorous price/cost evaluations of incoming contractor proposals to ensure cost/price realism, balance, and reasonableness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pre-Solicitation Estimating: Develop, maintain, and defend Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) using Parametric, Analogy, and Engineering Build-Up methodologies.
  • Proposal Evaluation (Non-Negotiator): Conduct thorough Cost Realism, balance and Price Reasonableness analyses on contractor proposals in accordance with FAR Part 15. Analyze direct labor, indirect rates (Fringe, Overhead, G&A), and fee structures.
  • Technical Advisory Reports: Draft comprehensive Cost/Price Evaluation Reports and technical memorandums summarizing proposal findings, identifying financial risks, and proposing pre-negotiation objectives to assist the Contracting Officer (CO).
  • Rate Verification Support: Coordinate with defense audit agencies (such as DCAA and DCMA) to verify Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) and historical rate data to support the CO's evaluation.
  • Risk & Uncertainty Analysis: Run sensitivity and risk analyses on both government estimates and contractor proposed prices to identify cost drivers and potential cost overruns.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard - Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications:

Required:

  • : Bachelor's Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) with 5+ years' experience
  • Active Secret Clearance with Top Secret eligibility
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) and FAR Part 31 (Contract Cost Principles) with a clear understanding of the advisory-only, non-warranted role of procurement support contractors.
  • Dual Estimating/Pricing Skills: Ability to pivot from generative forecasting (building estimates from scratch) to evaluative analysis (auditing and verifying a contractor's basis of estimate).
  • Advanced Excel Modeling: Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to build, audit, and deconstruct complex pricing models, formulas, and formula-driven contractor templates.
  • Data Normalization: Proven skill in normalizing financial data, adjusting for inflation, and applying learning curves to compare diverse contractor proposals on an "apples-to-apples" basis.
  • Objective Technical Writing: Ability to write highly objective, fact-based financial findings that can withstand legal scrutiny and potential bid protests.

Desired:

  • Education: Masters Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) with 3+ years' experience.
  • Clearance Level: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Certifications: ICEAA (Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst) or NCMA certifications. Completion of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses in Cost Estimating (CON 170/CLC 056) or Proposal Evaluation would be a plus.
  • Domain Experience: Prior experience working in a dedicated Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role supporting a DoD or federal Contracting Activity.

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.

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.

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.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en