Entry Level Analyst

Tecolote

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tecolote in Washington, DC is seeking entry-level data analytics and financial support for US Government acquisition programs. No experience required, but interest in data analytics, cost analysis, and budget formulation is essential.

Strong communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills are expected. Responsibilities include analyzing IPMR/IPMDAR submissions, forecasting program performance, and integrating data from multiple sources to support decision-making.

Qualifications

24 semester hours of quantitative coursework (math, stats, engineering, etc.).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Salary Range is provided within the posting.

Responsibilities

Analyze monthly IPMR/IPMDAR submissions and supporting cost data.
Identify unfavorable trends and areas needing management attention.
Apply forecasting to estimate future program performance.
Integrate information from scheduling, finance, engineering, and risk management.
Validate data for completeness, accuracy, and reporting compliance.
Translate data into structured analyses and actionable recommendations.
Support program reviews by explaining performance trends and impacts.
Utilize ACEIT, Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Quantitative coursework

Microsoft Office

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ACEIT

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to supportUS Government major Acquisition programs and projects. The position requiresno experience but an interest in data analytics and visualization, financialanalysis, cost analysis and budget formulation. Successful candidates will haveexcellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Data Analytics

Analyze monthly Integrated Program Management Reports, including IPMR/IPMDAR submissions and supporting cost and schedule data.
Examine program-performance information to identify unfavorable trends, emerging issues, and areas requiring management attention.
Apply forecasting and analytical methods to estimate future program performance.
Integrate information from program management, scheduling, finance, engineering, and risk-management sources.
Validate contractor or program-office data for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting requirements.
Convert large or complicated datasets into well-structured analyses and actionable recommendations.
Support recurring program reviews by explaining performance trends and potential impacts.
Use analytical tools such as wInsight, Encore Analytics and Microsoft Office applications.

Cost Analysis, Financial Management and Program Management

Conduct cost analyses supporting Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, contract proposals, and other requested cost products.
Develop independent government cost estimates and ad hoc estimates to support acquisition, budgeting, and program-management decisions.
Provide analytical support for program controls, financial reporting, budget development, and funds execution.
Monitor program cost performance and assess whether work is being completed within approved budgets and performance baselines.
Analyze monthly cost, schedule, and technical-performance data to identify trends, variances, risks, and emerging financial issues.
Integrate financial data with schedule, technical, risk, and program-performance information to provide a comprehensive view of program status.
Develop and assess forecasts for estimated costs at completion, remaining program requirements, funding needs, and potential budget shortfalls.
Support the preparation, review, and analysis of Program Office budgets, spend plans, execution reports, and funding requirements.
Evaluate contractor proposals, cost estimates, and supporting data for reasonableness, completeness, consistency, and compliance with program requirements.
Analyze the financial effects of schedule delays, technical issues, scope changes, risks, and opportunities.
Provide cost and financial analysis across individual programs, contracts, work breakdown structures, or broader portfolios.
Translate complex cost, budget, and program-performance information into clear findings, recommendations, and decision-ready reporting products.
Support baseline development, change control, risk and opportunity management, and corrective-action planning.
Use analytical tools such as ACEIT, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Skills Required

24 semester hours of quantitative course work (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 /Year depending on experience and qualifications

Education

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

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Entry-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.