The Role
Develop and defend life-cycle cost estimates for national security space launch vehicle programs. Perform cost, risk, pricing, and contractor estimate analyses; build cost models; support acquisition strategies and source selections; document and present findings to government customers; and collaborate with program managers and technical teams. Travel to contractor and government facilities may be required.
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Overview
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.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $120,000 – $130,000 per year.
Skills Required
- 15 years of cost estimating and analysis experience supporting DoD, NRO, intelligence agency, NASA, or NOAA customers
- Five years of cost estimating experience for space programs
- Certification in cost estimating from a recognized professional society or educational organization, such as ICEAA or DAWIA
- Experience using Microsoft Excel
- Four years of experience using ACEIT, SEER-SEM, and PRICE
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in groups in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive knowledge of the DoD acquisition process, cost estimating relationships, cost methodologies, cost modeling, inflation, phasing, data normalization, risk analysis, and documentation
- Experience leading independent cost estimates and reviews
- Familiarity with DoD and National Intelligence Community budget cycles
- Secret security clearance
- Top Secret/SCI with DCID 6/4 eligibility security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in mathematics, engineering, or science
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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.
