Cost Analyst (All Levels)

Overview**

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs. Individuals will support our government clients and perform a variety of cost and economic analyses; including, but not limited to Business Case Analysis, Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Should Cost Analysis, What-if Scenarios, Quantitative Risk Analysis.

**Responsibilities

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- Provides initial planning documents, program and schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to program/Product Directors and integrated product teams.

- Provides support during review of contractor proposal submittals, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs and general review of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

- Prepares Program Office Estimates (POE), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analysis (CCA), Business Case Analysis (BCA), and Affordability Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA).

- Perform ad hoc cost analysis.

- Support documentation and review meetings with key stakeholders.

- Work with senior government clients to achieve program and analytic goals

**Skills Required**

Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following:

- Knowledge of the DoD acquisition processes, cost research and analysis, building cost models, phasing, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk analysis.

- Knowledge and/or experience in Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) is a plus.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project).

- Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time.

- Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information.

- Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing with senior government officials.

- DoD Secret level clearance.

**Education**

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

**Benefits**

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

- Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance

- 100% Company funded Retirement Plans

- Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans

- Tuition assistance

**About Tecolote Research

**Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you.

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