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Cost Analysis Branch Chief, SSDP
United States Space Force Forces · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
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What You'll Do
- →The United States Space Force (USSF) Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Cost Analysis Branch Chief to support CFC/SSDP (NH-1515-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
- →Description: Are you ready to shape the future of the nation's defense in the space domain?
- →Space Force is seeking a visionary Cost Analysis Branch Chief to lead critical cost-informed force design guidance at the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) located in Colorado Springs, CO.
- →In this vital role, you will spearhead a broad range of analyses, developing advanced methodologies and mathematical models to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of next-generation systems and technologies.
- →Your conclusions will have a major impact on top-level decisions regarding the acquisition of new capabilities that are essential for our national security.
- →We are looking for an expert in operations research with a talent for leading teams, developing innovative analytical techniques, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- →This position requires a relevant college degree and MUST HAVE a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- →If you are a U.S. citizen ready for a challenging and rewarding career, apply today to become a pivotal part of our mission.
- →Ideal Candidate: This position requires a highly cleared, quantitatively skilled professional capable of leading cost estimation and modeling efforts under strict national security guidelines.
- →To qualify for this role, candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility, passing a Counterintelligence Polygraph, and adhering to the Air Force drug testing policy.
- →Academically, the position demands a college degree with at least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative sciences, alongside compliance with DAWIA requirements.
- →Professionally, the candidate must possess capabilities in strategic planning, cost analysis, and operations research, specifically for defense weapon systems.
- →They must be skilled in building predictive models, running simulations, and utilizing advanced data collection techniques to guide acquisitions under constrained budgets.
- →Finally, the role requires strong strategic leadership and coalition-building skills, with the flexibility to travel for temporary duty assignments.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e0a66318-bf16-415a-bec3-a0616409d7c7
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