Senior Cost Analyst

Overview

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs and projects. The position requires over 7 years of experience in cost analysis/cost estimating. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following skills/experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested
• Provide analytical support for program controls and reporting, and financial execution and budgets
• Develop program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and support development of initial program Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) and Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) documents as requested
• Coordinate, brief, document, and defend results with and across other organizations and contractors

Skills Required

• 24 semester hours of quantitative course work (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) to include at least three hours of college level calculus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) suite to perform complex cost estimating and analysis tasks
• Knowledge of DoD Develop, Deliver, and Sustain processes, regulations, and best practices pertaining to DoD Acquisition
• Life cycle cost estimate development, risk/uncertainty analysis, and model documentation. Experience leading or contributing to the creation of a DoD programs initial life cycle cost estimate a plus
• WBS development with MIL-STD-881 background
• Experience supporting ACAT 1D acquisition programs a plus
• Certification in the Cost Estimating career field by a recognized professional society or educational organization (i.e., Career field specific DAWIA level III / Advanced, ICEAA CCEA, etc.) preferred
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $130,000/year, DOE

Education

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

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Full-Time

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Senior-Level

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Hybrid

Benefits

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

• 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.
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• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolotes 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