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 an immediate need for a Cost Estimator/Analyst to support a US Space Force customer. 

Position Description

• Use parametric cost models to develop and document Operations & Sustainment (O&S) cost estimates and cost risk to gain government budgetary approval.
• Create cost estimating relationships and methods for estimating new technologies.
• Work with team of analysts to estimate software maintenance of major software-intensive space programs.
• Prepare and/or analyze space program engineering technical baseline documents for content completeness and consistency with other program documents.
• Develop and brief results and cost models to senior government leadership to enable decision making.

This position offers a full time hybrid work model that will require occasional days in the office to access and analyze classified data.  Applicants must be local to the Colorado Springs area and support a hybrid working schedule.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship and an active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Date Analytics, or Engineering
• 8+ years of DoD, Intelligence Community, or Space Cost Estimating experience to include developing cost estimating relationships using raw data and conducting cost research efforts
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the results of evaluations and analysis
• Strong analytical skillset

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with ACEIT a huge plus
• 1+ years of experience in Space programs
• Estimating software-intensive DoD programs
• Familiarity with the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Operating and Support Cost-Estimating Guide
• Certified Cost Estimator/Anayst (CCE/A) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP)

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.  Colorado Pay Transparency Range:  140k - 155k