Cost Analyst

Overview

Tecolote Research is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to join our National Capital Programs Group. The is full-time onsite position at Naval Air Station Pax River and requires a Top-Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility. The expected salary range is $70,000 - $145,000 and is dependent a variety of factors, including total years of relevant experience, academic achievement, and relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

As a Cost Analyst, you will be supporting the U.S Navy across a portfolio of critical programs by developing cost estimates and models, performing cost analysis, and analyzing vendor proposals to support contract negations and awards.

You'll be required to analyze and integrate large datasets from a variety of sources in order to develop well documented and defendable estimates.

The cost models you utilize and develop will support a variety of supplemental efforts, including What-If analysis, Business Case Analysis, and budget requests.

The analysis and recommendations you present will enable senior leadership to make critical strategic decisions. Skills Required

Must Have:

Top-Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility

Minimum of 3 years' experience performing cost estimating or financial/business case analysis

Familiarity with industry standard Cost analysis tools (Microsoft Excel, ACEIT, etc.)

B.S in Economics, Business, or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field

Willingness to work full-time onsite in a classified environment

Excellent communication and presentation skills Nice to Have:

Experience supporting DoD Program Offices

Experience working in a classified environment

Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and GAO/DoD Cost Estimating Guides

Project Management Professional (PMP)

International Cost Estimating and Analysis (ICEAA) Certification

Advanced Degree (MBA, etc )

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Permanent