Tecolote Research, Inc.

Cost/Financial Analyst

Tecolote Research, Inc. • $75K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, business, or sciences required
  • 2 years of experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, and budget formulation
  • 24 semester hours of quantitative coursework including college-level calculus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and regulations
  • Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cost analyses for various DoD program budgets and proposals
  • Develop independent Government cost estimates as needed
  • Provide analytical support for financial execution and reporting
  • Coordinate results with other organizations and contractors
  • Ensure accuracy and defensibility of cost analyses across departments

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and training
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the DoD
  • Ability to work on high-impact defense projects
  • Engagement in a collaborative team environment
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs and projects. The position requires 2 years of experience in financial analysis, cost analysis and budget formulation. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following skills/experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cost analyses for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested
  • Develop independent Government cost estimates and ad-hoc estimates as needed
  • Provide analytical support for program controls and reporting, and financial execution and budgets
  • Coordinate 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 three hours of college level calculus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of DoD develop, deliver, and sustain processes, regulations, and best practices pertaining to DoD Acquisition
  • Proficient in program development, budget analysis, schedule creation, and tracking of technical and schedule changes
  • Well-versed in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
  • Capable of effectively understanding and estimating impacts of program risk within an operational-focused environment
  • Experience with Spend Plan development and proposal evaluations
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000 /Year, DOE


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.
Learn more about Tecolote Research, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+14%
Revenue
$150 million

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