Junior Cost Estimator Job at Tecolote Research, Inc.
Overview
The Junior Cost Estimator will be responsible for collecting program and cost data, developing cost estimating relationships as well as creating and presenting defense acquisition cost estimates. The applicant should be familiar with stochastic modeling and understand how to apply sophisticated statistical and analytical techniques and convey the meaning of the results to DOD decision makers. Applicant will be responsible for creating and documenting estimates using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software (www.aceit.com). The applicant may be required to work with higher DoD officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel.
Responsibilities
- The USSF is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Guardians to conduct global space operations that enhance the way our joint and coalition forces fight, while also offering decision makers military options to achieve national objectives.
- The Space Development Corps is responsible for developing transformational space capabilities to secure U.S. vital interests by creating and leveraging cutting-edge concepts and turning them into production ready programs while improving and enhancing space acquisition constructs.
- The Innovation and Prototyping Acquisition Delta enables and delivs next-generation space enterprise solutions through rapid, innovative and affordable technology that leverages international, commercial, and interagency partnerships.
Skills Required
- BS/BA in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering or statistics required.
- The position requires at least 7 years of cost estimating experience of which 3 years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs.
- Applicants must have the ability to gather and analyze technical, programmatic, schedule, labor and cost data to support the development of various different types of cost estimates.
- Problem solving and analytical thinking is an absolute must.
- It is desirable that applicants must have an understanding of developing and/or performing cost estimates, and developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- It is also desirable that applicants also be familiar with statistics, cost estimating principles/ DoD acquisition policies and have a working knowledge of the DoD acquisition and project management process.
- Any working knowledge of earned value management, scheduling, and the DoD Budget cycle is preferred.
- Applicant must be able to work in a team environment.
- Applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Full-Time
Mid-Level
Security Clearance
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Welfare
Company Paid- Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
- Dental Insurance for employees and family members
- Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Retirement
- Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Time Off
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
- Annual Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Holidays
- Jury Duty/Witness Leave
- Military Leave
- Sick Leave
2201 Buena Vista Dr., SE, Ste. 303
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4265
(505) 242-2244
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