Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator - Active TS/SCI clearance

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.