Minimum of eight years in Government/Aerospace Industry, focusing on Cost Estimating, Operations Research, or Systems Engineering.
Experience supporting NASA programs with a strong emphasis on cost estimating.
Proficiency in cost estimating tools like PCEC, NICM, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, MOCET, LSOCM, and ACEIT.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Power BI.
Excellent verbal, written, and quantitative analytical skills are essential.
Ability to perform cost estimating activities, including cost/price analysis and risk analysis.
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Math, Engineering, or related field required.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimates for NASA programs and missions.
Utilize a thorough understanding of cost estimating and systems engineering in daily tasks.
Create, document, and present cost estimates using various software tools.
Test and validate integration of new or enhanced estimating models.
Communicate effectively with higher-level NASA officials and prime contractor personnel.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact NASA programs.
Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals.
Access to advanced cost estimating tools and methodologies.
Potential for professional development and training in specialized areas.
Full Job Description
Overview
The position requires a minimum of eight years of Government / Aerospace Industry in one of the following areas: Cost Estimating / Cost Engineering, Operations Research, or Systems Engineering. Possess at least eight years of relevant experience supporting Programs primarily in support of NASA; experience with cost estimating required
Responsibilities
The applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimates for NASA programs and missions.
Applicant should have a thorough understanding of cost estimating and systems engineering.
Applicant will be responsible for creating, documenting, and presenting cost estimates using PCEC, NICM, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, MOCET, LSOCM, ACEIT, Excel, and other software tools as well as testing and validating integration of new/enhanced estimating models.
The applicant may be required to work with higher level NASA officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel.
Skills Required
The position requires a minimum of eight years of Government / Aerospace Industry in one of the following areas: Cost Estimating / Cost Engineering, Operations Research, or Systems Engineering.
Possess at least eight years of relevant experience supporting Programs primarily in support of NASA; experience with cost estimating required.
Familiarity Project Cost Estimating Capability (PCEC), NASA Instrument Cost Model (NICM), SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, NASA Mission Operations Cost Estimation Tool (MOCET), Launch Systems Operations Cost Model (LSOCM), and Tecolote's Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) tools are necessary for the position.
Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications (i.e., M/S Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) PCEC, NICM, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, MOCET, LSOCM, and Power BI.
Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
Applicant must be proficient in performing cost estimating activities such as cost/price analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis.
Familiarity of cost estimating principles/NASA acquisition policies and NASA project management process are desirable.
Additionally, a strong working knowledge of ACEIT is highly desirable.
Data Science experience is a plus.
Applicant must be able to work in a team environment.
Applicant must be able to obtain a security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.
Degree Requirement: A minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Math, Engineering, or Economics.
Education
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
About Tecolote Research, Inc.
Tecolote Research, Inc. is a private defense contractor that provides engineering and analysis services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Tecolote Research specializes in cost estimating, financial management, and program management services. The company has worked on a variety of defense projects, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and the Trident missile system.
