Overview
Tecolote is seeking a Cost Analyst to utilize their skills in cost estimating/analysis as well as in program management to support programs involved in development and procurement of space vehicles, ground segments, software suites, and integration infrastructure for various programs of the DOD Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA&CP) community.
Responsibilities
Plan and develop cost estimates, perform risk analyses and generate all required/associated documentation
Work with program managers, team leads and other technical staff to develop program descriptions, strategies and acquisition documents
Observe and report useful, data-driven insights and make recommendations to Government customers
Analyze hardware/software contractor’s:
Cost/schedule/technical data and/or estimates and generate independent projections
Cost/schedule/technical data and provide evaluations and assessments to our customers and Government leaders
Proposal data (both technical and price) and support Government source selections
Be able to comfortably, confidently and accurately present results to our Government customers (all levels of DoD review)
Support and participate in all hardware/software design reviews, timed program reviews and management reviews
Arm the PM, SML, CFO & PEO with accurate, concise and defendable cost positions
Skills Required
US Citizenship Required
Active TS/SCI clearance required
10+ years of cost estimating and analysis experiences supporting DoD, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Intelligence Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) customers
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, mathematics, statistics, the sciences, economics or business; Master’s degree is desired
Professional Certification in recognized professional society/educational organization (i.e., ICEAA, PMI or DAWIA) is desired
Experience using MS Excel required; 4 years of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Unmanned Space Vehicle Cost Model (USCM), SEER Software, Aerospace Small Satellite Cost Model (SSCM), NASA Instrument Cost Model (NICM), and/or COCOMO II is desired
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; position requires both independent work and collaborative work, all in a fast-paced environment
Extensive knowledge of the DoD acquisition process, experience developing hardware and software cost estimating relationships and cost methodologies, building cost models, applying inflation, exploring phasing approaches, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk & uncertainty analysis and documenting all results
Must possess technical familiarity with program(s) they are supporting
Experience leading independent cost estimates and reviews
Familiarity with the DoD PPBE budget process is a must
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/Year, DOE
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Full-Time
Security Clearance
groups
Senior-Level
business
On-site
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Welfare
Company Paid
Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary
Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Retirement
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Time Off
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Leave
Military Leave
Sick Leave
Tracking Number: 005-25-13
