Cost Analyst

Overview

Tecolote Research is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to join our National Capital Programs Group. The is full-time onsite position in the Washington Metro Area and requires a Top-Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

As a Cost Analyst, you will be:

Supporting the U.S Navy across a portfolio of critical programs by developing cost estimates and models

Performing cost analysis

Analyzing vendor proposals to support contract negations and awards.

Youll be required to analyze and integrate large datasets from a variety of sources to develop well documented and defendable cost estimates.

The cost models you utilize and develop will support a variety of supplemental efforts, including What-If analysis, Business Case Analysis, and budget requests.

The analysis and recommendations you present will enable senior leadership to make critical strategic decisions.

The expected salary range is $65,000 - $145,000 and is dependent a variety of factors, including total years of relevant experience, academic achievement, and relevant professional certifications.

Skills Required

Must Have:

Top-Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility

Minimum of 3 years experience performing cost estimating or financial/business case analysis

Familiarity with industry standard Cost analysis tools (Microsoft Excel, ACEIT, etc.)

B.S in Economics, Business, or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field

Willingness to work full-time onsite in a classified environment

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Nice to Have:

Experience supporting DoD Program Offices

Experience working in a classified environment

Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and GAO/DoD Cost Estimating Guides

Project Management Professional (PMP)

International Cost Estimating and Analysis (ICEAA) Certification

Advanced Degree (MBA, etc..)

Education

Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

Security

Clearance

Mid-Level

On-site

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

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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

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

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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.