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Cost Analyst/Applied Mathematician (Experienced or Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID 00000440927 Category Data Science & Analytics Post Date Dec. 16, 2024
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Job Description

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The Boeing Company - Space and Launch – Estimating and Pricing, is seeking a Cost Analyst/Applied Mathematician (Experienced or Senior) located in El Segundo, CA.  These challenging and highly visible roles will support development of parametric cost estimates, Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), cost model improvements, technical data collection, and analysis.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Interprets and formulates problems in mathematical or computational terms
  • Develops algorithms and evaluates resources to solve mathematical problems
  • Assists with mathematical research
  • Contributes to the development of research proposals
  • Influences colleagues and customers to use mathematical tools and processes
  • Codes, tests and maintains mathematical software tools
  • Lead and support in the design of cost models, dashboards, metrics and reports utilizing standard technologies and methodologies that support cost analysis objectives
  • Lead engagement with technical focals to assess cost impacts of current and new technology through technical data collection and analysis 
  • Independently determines and develops approaches to mathematically sound assessments in support of cost estimates; and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts
  • Combine basic programming, SQL skills, best practices to lead delivery of recommendations through the highest levels of leadership
  • Interact frequently with inter-organizational personnel and external customers
  • Represents the organization by providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience): 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, operations research, information systems, bioinformatics, economics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or similar quantitative fields)
  • 3+ years of experience with estimating techniques and relationships used in practical application (e.g. cost models, cost estimating relationships)
  • 3+ years of experience in running statistical analysis on large datasets, drawing conclusions from analyses, and presenting same

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience analyzing technical data
  • Experience performing parametric estimates
  • Experience briefing cost recommendations up through all levels of the company
  • Experience understanding of software programming languages and databases
  • Technical understanding of satellites
  • Experience communicating and presenting to executive leadership
  • Working knowledge of proposal process

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (Level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience, 9 years' related work experience, etc.)

Senior (Level 4)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also 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, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $109,650 - $148,350

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $132,600 - $179,400

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 3rd 2025.


Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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