Senior Cost Analyst (Subject Matter Expert)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
OverviewThe 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; and presenting and documenting analyses and results.
ResponsibilitiesA successful candidate will use cost estimating techniques as a basis to develop conduct special research projects.Leading or facilitating the leadership of a team to develop detailed analysis of CSDR/EVM reports.Develop requirements, document use cases, and design data collection models and templates.Perform cost estimating and software cost research studies.Develop white papers and document lessons learned on a variety of cost, software, and technical data collection topics.Engage with DoD Leadership to facilitate a sound analysis and reflect well on the team and the company as a whole.Exercising leadership skills within the analysis team to facilitate a sound analysis and development of team members to their fullest extent.
Skills Required10 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, business, math or the sciences. Master’s degree is desired.Certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional society/educational organization (i.e., ICEAA or DAWIA) is desired.Experience using MS Excel required. 4 years of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), Software SEER-SEM, and/or Price is desired.Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills. The 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, work breakdown structures, cost research and analysis, building cost models, applying inflation, phasing, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk analysis and documenting all results.Knowledge of MIL-STD-881F and is a plus.Familiarity with database design and development is a plus.Familiarity with CSDR and EVM reporting and associated policies is a plus.Secret security clearance is desired.U.S. citizenship is required.
EducationBachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences.
BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insuranceCompany funded Retirement Plansvacation, holiday and sick pay plansassistance
About Tecolote ResearchTecolote 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.View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.comFollow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook[EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]
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