Senior Cost Analyst

Tecolote Research, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a senior-level analyst to help define military nuclear delivery system scope, requirements, configurations, and identify, track, and quantify technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment.

You will develop and deliver cost estimates, analyze Integrated Master Schedules for nuclear delivery defense acquisition projects, and create estimates using ACEIT.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of system engineering and subsystem relationships.
• Experience performing cost estimating activities and DoD acquisition policy familiarity.
• Proficiency with earned value management, scheduling, and project controls.
• Knowledge of ACEIT, WBS development, and quantitative analytics.
• At least 15 years combined industry and government acquisition experience, with 5+ years in DoD space programs.

Responsibilities

• Define military nuclear delivery system scope, requirements, configurations, and identify, track, and quantify technical, cost, and schedule risks.
• Develop and deliver cost estimates and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for nuclear delivery defense acquisition projects.
• Create estimates using ACEIT and apply EVM and schedule estimating to monitor performance.
• Convey results clearly to decision makers; interface with government personnel and contractors.
• Travel to Kirtland AFB, NM and other facilities as required.

Skills

System engineering

Cost estimating

Earned Value Management

Scheduling

Risk analysis

Communication

WBS development

Statistical analysis

DoD acquisition policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

ACEIT

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Responsibilities

• The applicant will help define military nuclear delivery system scope, requirements, configurations, and identify, track, and quantify technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment
• The applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering cost estimates and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for nuclear delivery defense acquisition projects
• Applicant will be responsible for creating estimates using ACEIT software
• Applicant will be responsible for understanding EVM and schedule estimating, substantiation of confidence level generation, and schedule/prediction analysis to monitor/extrapolate cost/schedule performance during mission execution
• The applicant should be familiar with stochastic modeling and have an understanding of how to apply sophisticated statistical and analytical techniques and convey the meaning of the results to DOW decision makers
• This position has daily interfaces with government personnel, prime contractors, and regular travel to Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), NM and occasional travel to other government and contractor facilities.

Air Force Research Laboratory Space Warfare Directorate:

• The AFRL/RJ is located at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The organization leverages multidisciplinary expertise to pave the way for development of future satellite systems, rocket propulsion and space domain awareness capabilities. The Directorate consists of an integrated team of military, civilian, and on-site contractors.
• AFRL executes the Science and Technology appropriations of the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Skills Required

Applicant must have a strong understanding of system engineering, subsystem technical relationships, engineering trades, technology development and risk and system maturity

• Applicant must be proficient in performing cost estimating activities such as cost analysis, statistical analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis
• Applicant must have working knowledge of M/S Project
• Proficiency with M/S office applications required, i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills required
• Applicants must have experience with cost estimating principles and DoW acquisition policies
• Applicants should have a working knowledge of project management processes, earned value management, and project scheduling
• Knowledge of DoW Budget cycle desirable
• Knowledge of quantitative analytic techniques, and a working knowledge of ACEIT highly desirable
• Years of Relevant Experience: The position requires at least 15-years of combined industry and government acquisition experience of which 5-years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of DoW space acquisition programs. Experience with nuclear delivery systems highly desired.

Education

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

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Senior-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.