Tecolote Research, Inc.

Senior Level Cost Analyst

Tecolote Research, Inc. • $90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 to 15 years of government acquisition experience with knowledge of Federal contract requirements
  • Expertise in complex IT, simulations, and research tools
  • Proficient with cost analysis software like ACEIT and @Risk
  • Familiarity with DHS systems and software
  • Possession of relevant cost certifications (e.g., CCEA, CCP) is favorable
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Lead or significantly contribute to major studies and projects
  • Utilize leadership skills to guide project teams
  • Apply comprehensive knowledge in specialized fields to deliver significant assignments
  • Plan and execute multi-project assignments while assessing progress and recommending changes
  • Exercise autonomy in decision-making and action leading to project success

Benefits

  • Collaboration with government clients
  • Opportunity to work on large scale and complex projects
  • Dynamic work environment encouraging independent problem-solving
  • Potential for career advancement in the field of government acquisition
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking multiple highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to work closely with our Government client. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills and the capability to lead or principally contribute to large and difficult projects

Responsibilities

  • Capable of leading or principally contributing to the largest and most difficult studies that the Company undertakes.
  • Has well-developed leadership qualities.
  • Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to the completion of significant assignments.
  • Plans and conducts assignments generally involving the larger and more important projects or more than one project; may lead or direct projects; evaluates progress and results with the ability to recommend major changes in procedures.
  • Operates with considerable latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000/Year, DOE


Skills Required

  • 7 to 15 years of government acquisition experience and knowledge of Federal contract requirements, cost estimating, and cost analysis
  • Demonstrated expertise in complex information technologies, simulations, models, operations, and research tools. Demonstrated expertise in advising senior-level decision makers on significant issues related to cost
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the IT software used throughout the government for cost and economic analysis such as Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT), Crystal Ball, @Risk, and other common cost analysis software
  • Knowledge of DHS systems and software
  • Software estimating experience will be viewed favorably
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments
  • Possess analytical, assertive, creative, and effective problem solving skills
  • Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Possession of a government or industry standard cost certification will be viewed favorably. Examples include: Certified Cost Estimating and Analysis (CCEA) certification from the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA); Professional Level Certifications (e.g. Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), etc.) from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International, and Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or DHS Cost Estimating certifications.
  • Demonstrated capability to work independently to resolve complex issues
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance is required


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

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Tecolote Research, Inc.

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Senior Level Cost Analyst jobs: