Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator - TS/SCI clearance required

Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator - ·Active TS/SCI clearance required Tecolote is seeking a Cost Analyst to utilize their skills in cost estimating/analysis as well as in program management to support programs involved in development and procurement of space vehicles, ground segments, software suites, and integration infrastructure for various programs of the DOD Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA&CP) community. Responsibilities Plan and develop cost estimates, perform risk analyses and generate all required/associated documentation Work with program managers, team leads and other technical staff to develop program descriptions, strategies and acquisition documents Observe and report useful, data-driven insights and make recommendations to Government customers Analyze hardware/software contractor’s: Cost/schedule/technical data and/or estimates and generate independent projections Cost/schedule/technical data and provide evaluations and assessments to our customers and Government leaders Proposal data (both technical and price) and support Government source selections Be able to comfortably, confidently and accurately present results to our Government customers (all levels of DoD review) Support and participate in all hardware/software design reviews, timed program reviews and management reviews Arm the PM, SML, CFO & PEO with accurate, concise and defendable cost positions Skills Required Active TS/SCI clearance required 10+ years of cost estimating and analysis experiences supporting DoD, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Intelligence Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) customers Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, mathematics, statistics, the sciences, economics or business; Master’s degree is desired Professional Certification in recognized professional society/educational organization (i.e., ICEAA, PMI or DAWIA) is desired Experience using MS Excel required; 4 years of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Unmanned Space Vehicle Cost Model (USCM), SEER Software, Aerospace Small Satellite Cost Model (SSCM), NASA Instrument Cost Model (NICM), and/or COCOMO II is desired Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; position requires both independent work and collaborative work, all 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, exploring phasing approaches, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk & uncertainty analysis and documenting all results Must possess technical familiarity with program(s) they are supporting Experience leading independent cost estimates and reviews Familiarity with the DoD PPBE budget process is a must Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/Year, DOE Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, 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 Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr