The Role
Performs cost estimating, statistical and stochastic analysis, risk quantification, and Integrated Master Schedule analysis for Department of War space and nuclear delivery system acquisition programs. Develops ACEIT estimates, applies earned value management and schedule forecasting, evaluates technical and cost risks, and communicates findings to government decision-makers. Interfaces with government personnel and contractors and travels regularly to Kirtland Air Force Base and occasionally to other facilities.
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Overview
This 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. Master’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
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
- Secret security clearance required, Top Secret clearance desirable.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- 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
Master’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
Full-TimeSecurity ClearanceSenior-LevelOn-site
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
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)
- 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.
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
- Annual Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Holidays
- Jury Duty/Witness Leave
- Military Leave
- Sick Leave
Skills Required
- At least 15 years of combined industry and government acquisition experience
- At least 5 years supporting Department of War space acquisition programs
- Master's degree in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, or statistics
- Strong understanding of systems engineering, subsystem technical relationships, engineering trades, technology development, risk, and system maturity
- Proficiency in cost estimating, cost analysis, statistical analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with cost estimating principles and Department of War acquisition policies
- Working knowledge of project management processes, earned value management, and project scheduling
- Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and quantitative analytical skills
- Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience with nuclear delivery systems
- Knowledge of the Department of War budget cycle
- Knowledge of quantitative analytical techniques and ACEIT
- Top Secret security clearance
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The Company
What We Do
Tecolote Research is an independent advisor serving senior leaders and federal government executives on national-security matters. It provides consulting, analytics, and digital solutions, including cost estimating, earned value management, scheduling, financial management, and acquisition support. The company also develops and supports secure government databases, manages DevOps environments, and builds customized tools to improve project efficiency and capabilities for complex, large-scale programs.
