Cost Estimator

Tecolote Research; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecolote Research is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for defense acquisition projects. Applicants should possess extensive experience in defense-related cost analysis and be adept with ACEIT as well as MS Office tools. This full-time position offers a stellar benefits package and competitive salary in Albuquerque, NM.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

100% Company funded Retirement Plans

Generous vacation and sick pay plans

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years experience in defense-related cost analysis.
• Experience with ICBM subsystems or similar DoD weapons systems.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver cost estimates for defense acquisition projects.
• Understand cost estimating and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System.
• Work with DoD officials and contractors.

Skills

Cost estimating

Data collection

Earned Value Management

Quantitative analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Engineering, Business, or Sciences

Tools

ACEIT

Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint)

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Overview

The position requires a minimum of seven years of progressive DoD, e.g., Air Force, Navy, Army, Missile Defense Agency and any other DoD organizations or any Air Force ACAT I level acquisition program cost analysis experience. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Economics, Math, Engineering, or Economics.

Responsibilities

• The applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering cost estimates for defense acquisition related projects.
• Applicant should have a thorough understanding of cost estimating, defense acquisition and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES).
• Applicant will be responsible for creating estimates using ACEIT (www.aceit.com), Excel, and other software tools.
• The applicant may be required to work with higher DoD officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel.

Skills Required

• The position requires a minimum of seven years of progressive DoD, e.g., Air Force, Navy, Army, Missile Defense Agency and any other DoD organizations or any Air Force ACAT I level acquisition program cost analysis experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in ICBM related subsystems or similar DoD weapons systems.
• Applicant should have experience with data collection, normalization and possess knowledge of the Defense Cost and Resource Center (DCARC) data collection process.
• Applicant should have experience with Earned Value Management and Scheduling principles to assist in development of cost estimates.
• Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
• Applicant must be proficient in performing government cost estimating activities such as cost/price analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis.
• Familiarity of DoD acquisition policies and DoD project management process are desirable.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Scheduling desirable.
• Additionally, a strong working knowledge of ACEIT is highly desirable.
• Applicant must be able to work in a team environment.
• Applicant must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Education

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

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 100% Company funded Retirement Plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance

About Tecolote Research

Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Space Research and Technology

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