Junior Cost Analyst with Security Clearance - Tecolote Research

Overview We are seeking applicants with three to five years of experience possessing strong quantitative background with an emphasis in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition cost estimating analysis; familiarity with various software and cost estimating, analysis, models and tools; strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously or in a team environment, with excellent communication, quantitative, research and analytical skills to provide cost estimating/analysis and budget analysis and execution support for DOD software acquisition programs. Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and interest in cost modeling and cost analy Responsibilities .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} * Individual will perform a variety of cost and economic analysis. * Work may include cost research, data collection, parametric cost estimating, cost and schedule estimating, life cycle cost analysis, cost estimating relationship and model development, cost risk analysis, project forecasting and risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and software cost estimating. Skills Required .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .csB0BC18B3{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:circle;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} * Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and experience in cost modeling and cost analysis of weapon systems and/or information systems, hardware and software estimating processes, models and tools is required. * ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools), Power BI, R, Python, and/or MS Access proficiency is a plus.
* Candidates will also possess analytical and problem solving skills with an in-depth knowledge of cost estimating to include: * Experience with cost estimating methodologies
* Cost estimating relationship development
* Cost model development,
* Validation and normalization techniques
* Risk analysis
* Business case analysis and cost benefit analysis Experience in preparing cost estimates
* Assessing cost and budget impacts of program alternatives
* Preparing and presenting applicable program documentation and briefings are a plus. * Applicants must have a final security clearance (Secret level or higher). Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.