Cost Analyst – DHS Acquisition, Budget & Forecasting

Tecolote; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Travel accident insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Flexible spending account

Money Purchase Pension Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tecolote seeks an experienced cost estimating analyst with 4-7 years in government acquisition to support Coast Guard programs, DHS policies, and related budgets. You will perform cost analysis, develop models, and brief senior decision makers.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, ability to work autonomously or in a team, and proficiency with ACEIT, Crystal Ball, and @Risk; a DHS suitability and secret clearance are required or pursued. Degree in math/engineering/business preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of government acquisition experience with cost estimating and analysis.
• Experience with IT software and models for cost analysis and advising senior decision makers.
• Knowledge of ACEIT, Crystal Ball, @Risk and other cost analysis software.
• Knowledge of DHS/Coast Guard cost estimating practices and policy.
• Experience delivering training and software demos.
• Ship and aircraft estimating experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments and coordinate multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• ICEAA CCEA certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain DHS suitability and security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in math/engineering/business/sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost and economic analyses.
• Cost research, data collection, parametric estimating, cost/schedule estimating, life cycle cost analysis.
• Develop cost models and conduct risk analysis.
• Provide briefings to senior decision makers.
• Deliver training and software demonstrations.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Strong communication

Autonomous/team work

Presentation skills

DHS familiarity

ICEAA CCEA preferred

DHS suitability

Secret clearance readiness

Multiple task coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math/engineering/business/sciences

Tools

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

@Risk

Job description

Tecolote seeks an experienced cost estimating analyst with 4-7 years in government acquisition to support Coast Guard programs, DHS policies, and related budgets. You will perform cost analysis, develop models, and brief senior decision makers.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, ability to work autonomously or in a team, and proficiency with ACEIT, Crystal Ball, and @Risk; a DHS suitability and secret clearance are required or pursued. Degree in math/engineering/business preferred.