NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    How much does it cost?

• Perform cost estimates of potential programs and projects
• Maintain cost estimation tools
• Develop cost analysis policy

The Cost Analysis Division performs various activities in support of its function as the cost estimating arm of PA&E. This team provides cost estimates for possible future Agency programs. It also assesses available cost estimating tools to ensure that the Agency's cost estimations are continually improving and increasing in accuracy. The Cost Analysis Division develops cost analysis policy for the Agency, and is available to perform quick turn around cost analysis in support of the Studies and Analysis Division and the Strategic Investments Division.

Tom Coonce is the Director of the Cost Analysis Division.

NASA Cost Estimating Handbook

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