Cost Analyst/Estimator (Mid-Senior)

Tecolote Research, Inc.; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Retirement Plan (Company 401k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. seeks a highly motivated Cost Analyst (Mid-Senior) to support complex DoD acquisition programs with strong quantitative cost-estimating skills. The role emphasizes construction, facilities, and weapon systems cost analyses.

You will develop, validate, and analyze detailed cost estimates, collect data from government and industry sources, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to inform program decisions and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of technical cost estimating and analysis experience for DoD programs.
• Experience supporting ACAT I-level acquisition programs and program cost analysis.
• Experience with DoD weapon systems and complex projects.
• Experience collecting and normalizing data from government and industry sources.
• Familiarity with DCARC data collection, CCDRs/CSDR, CPRs.
• Knowledge of cost data sources such as DACIMS and AFTOC.
• Understanding of construction design and building systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong verbal/written communication and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret and/or TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and validate detailed cost estimates for DoD programs.
• Collect and analyze cost, technical, and programmatic data from multiple sources.
• Develop cost-estimating methodologies, models, and tools.
• Analyze historical data using statistical and engineering approaches.
• Support cost and risk analyses for major programs.
• Apply construction knowledge to create credible estimates.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and internal teams on cost drivers and risks.
• Present findings clearly to leadership.

Skills

Cost estimating

Data analysis

DoD program knowledge

Statistical methods

Cost drivers identification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CCDRs/CSDR

CPRs

DACIMS

AFTOC

RSMeans

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Cost Analysts (Mid-Senior) with strong quantitative, and analytical cost-estimating skills to support complex Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing and analyzing cost estimates for major defense programs, with an emphasis on construction, facilities, and complex weapon systems. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced cost-estimating expertise to high-visibility programs supporting critical national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and validate detailed technical cost estimates for complex DoD programs, with an emphasis on construction and facilities.
• Collect, assess, normalize, and analyze cost, technical, and programmatic data from Government and industry sources.
• Develop cost-estimating methodologies, models, tools, and techniques to support program decision-making.
• Analyze historical cost data and develop estimates using appropriate statistical, parametric, and engineering-based approaches.
• Support cost and risk analyses for major acquisition programs.
• Apply knowledge of construction trades, building systems, design documentation, and related technical requirements to develop credible cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Government, industry, and internal technical teams to identify cost drivers, assumptions, risks, and uncertainties.
• Present analytical results and cost-estimating findings clearly to technical and program leadership.

Skills Required

• Minimum of six (6) years of technical cost estimating and analysis experience supporting the Air Force, Navy, Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), or a comparable DoD agency or organization.
• Experience supporting Air Force ACAT I-level acquisition programs and performing program cost analysis.
• Experience supporting ICBM programs or other DoD weapon systems. Experience with large, complex nuclear weapons systems or similarly complex Government weapon systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience collecting and normalizing cost, technical, and programmatic data from Government and industry organizations.
• Knowledge of the Defense Cost and Resource Center (DCARC) data collection process and demonstrated experience using and analyzing Contractor Cost Data Reports (CCDRs)/Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) and Contract Performance Reports (CPRs).
• Knowledge and experience with cost data sources such as DACIMS and/or AFTOC.
• General understanding of construction design documents, construction trades, and building systems.
• Experience using estimating software incorporating RSMeans Construction Cost Data and other historical cost databases.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop cost-estimating methods, models, and tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or Top Secret security clearance. Top Secret clearance preferred.

Education

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

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Mid-Level

On-site

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.