Cost Analysis Officer

Conducts studies to estimate cost and evaluate effectiveness of force structures, operational systems, acquisition programs and support activities.
Duties
Cost analysis officers plan, organize and supervise cost-analysis activities and programs, as well as establish procedures and techniques for analyzing and evaluating performance against standards. Responsibilities include designing and developing cost-estimating and analysis methods, processes and techniques, as well as improvements in Air Force analytical performance capabilities.
Cost analysis officers perform studies to estimate cost, analyze risk and evaluate effectiveness of force structures, weapon systems, information systems, research and technology programs and support activities. They also plan and conduct research projects leading to improved analytical concepts, methods and techniques.



