Senior Cost Analyst

Tecolote Research, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. seeks a Senior Cost Analyst to support cost estimating and program management for space launch vehicles. You will develop life-cycle cost estimates, apply cost methodologies and present findings to DoD customers.

The role requires DoD space program experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to travel to contractor sites and government facilities as needed. A security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with cost estimating for DoD space programs.
• Proficiency in cost modeling, inflation and lifecycle cost.
• Ability to present results to government customers.
• Travel to contractor sites and government facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates, perform risk analyses and document results.
• Provide proposal pricing support to government source selections.
• Analyze contractor cost estimates and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with program managers to shape strategies and documents.
• Present analysis findings to government customers.

Skills

Cost estimating

DoD experience

MS Excel

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACEIT

SEER-SEM

PRICE

Job description

At all levels, our Cost Analyst will utilize their skills in cost estimating/analysis as well as in program management to support the development and procurement of space launch vehicles for the National Security Space Community. The support and expertise you provide will directly impact the objectives of our national defense and security.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the cost estimating process with respect to Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems and have hands-on skills and experiences analyzing technical and cost information; developing and applying cost methodologies; using cost estimating models; developing defendable and traceable life cycle cost estimates; and presenting and documenting analysis and results.
• Develop cost estimates, perform risk analyses and generate associated documentation.
• Provide proposal pricing support to government source selection teams, as required.
• Analyze launch vehicle contractor cost estimates and make recommendations to government customers.
• Work with program managers and technical staff to develop program strategies and acquisition documents.
• Present results to government customers.
• Participate in travel to contractor sites and other government facilities as needed to support fact finding meetings, or other mission needs.

Skills Required

• 15 years of cost estimating and analysis experience supporting DoD, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Intelligence Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) customers. 5 years of cost estimating for space programs within the same categories above is desired.
• Certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional society/educational organization (i.e., ICEAA or DAWIA) is desired.
• Experience required using MS Excel. 4 years of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Software SEER-SEM and Price is desired.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills. This position requires the ability to work independently and in groups, in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the DoD acquisition process, experience developing hardware and software cost estimating relationships and cost methodologies, building cost models, applying inflation, phasing, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk analysis and documenting all results.
• Experience leading independent cost estimates and reviews are a plus.
• Familiarity with the DoD and National Intelligence Community budget cycle is a plus.
• Secret Clearance is required. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with DCID 6/4 Eligibility security clearance is desired.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000, DOE

Education

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

Full-Time

Security Clearance

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.