IC 2024 Integrated Cost and Schedule Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Internship conversion position for ETG/AAPS/iCASA. This position will be located at in El Segundo, CA

Aerospace’s Integrated Cost and Schedule Analysis (iCASA) Department for intern conversion as an MTS with experience in cost and schedule estimation and analysis. This growing bi-coastal department supports a wide range of customers in the National Security, civil, commercial, and international space communities. iCASA collects lessons learned from a wide variety of programs to help develop better cost, schedule, and risk management techniques.

iCASA is seeking an early career Cost and Schedule Analyst to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of cost and schedule professionals.

Work Model: 
This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with some onsite work required in either El Segundo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct research and analysis of schedule and technical data, along with the development of schedule risk assessments to support the government in the procurement of cost-effective space systems for a wide customer base: DoD, Civil and Commercial, and the Intelligence Community
• Analyze cost and technical data to assess credibility of government and industry cost and schedule estimates
• Participate in Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Evaluation of Contractor Cost Activities, Concurrent Engineering and Trade Studies
• Utilize industry schedule tools to develop and/or evaluate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) and structural integrity analyses
• Actively engage with senior staff in the development of cost and schedule methods and models. This entails supporting cost research/cost engineering activities, updating historical databases, and deriving cost/schedule estimating relationships/metrics/heuristics
• Document analysis and present technical, cost, and programmatic data/findings to peers, management, and customers
• Training and mentorship will be provided  

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Must work well in a team environment 
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills 
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need 
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful [5-8 bullets recommended]

Minimum Requirements: 

• Pursuing a MS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or related discipline from an accredited college/university program and to be conferred within 12 months
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• 0-1 year of industry experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0  
• Experience with concurrent engineering methods and cost tools (e.g. The Aerospace Concept Design Center Cost Models)
• Experience using industry scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project and/or Milestones Professional)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 
• Transcripts required

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher   
• Knowledge of space, ground, and launch systems highly desirable
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition process
• Familiarity with industry cost/schedule tools (e.g., SEER, ACEIT/JACS) and standard cost/schedule methodologies
• Experience with concurrent engineering methods and tools
• Computer programming and modeling, especially for purposes of developing tools to estimate the cost of space, ground, and launch systems
• Current DoD TS and/or SSBI/SCI Clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Mid - Max)

$87,000 - $97,000 - $110,000

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.