Senior Level Cost Analyst

Tecolote Research; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Company funded Retirement Plans

Generous vacation and sick pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tecolote Research is looking for highly motivated individuals to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs with a strong emphasis on cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office and cost estimating software.

Responsibilities include conducting cost analyses, providing analytical support, and coordinating results across organizations. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in cost analysis/cost estimating.
• Excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for various cost products.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly analysis on cost-related CDRLs.
• Provide analytical support for program controls and financial execution.
• Coordinate and defend results with other organizations and contractors.

Skills

Quantitative coursework

Cost Estimating certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in cost estimating software

Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes

Life cycle cost estimate development

Cost and Software Data Reporting

Work Breakdown Structure development

Experience with proposal analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math, engineering, business, or sciences

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs and projects. The position requires over 7 years of experience in cost analysis/cost estimating. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following skills/experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested
• Conduct monthly/quarterly analysis on cost-related CDRLs submitted by industry partners
• Provide analytical support for program controls and reporting, and financial execution and budgets
• Coordinate and defend results with and across other organizations and contractors

Skills Required

• 24 semester hours of quantitative course work (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) to include three hours of college level calculus
• Certified in the Cost Estimating career field by a recognized professional society or educational organization (i.e. Career field specific DAWIA level III / Advanced, ICEAA CCEA, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in cost estimating software (e.g. ACEIT, Crystal Ball)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and best practices pertaining to cost estimating
• Life cycle cost estimate development, risk/uncertainty analysis, and model documentation
• Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR)
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development with MIL-STD-881 background
• Experience with proposal analysis and preparing cost-related Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)

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.