Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst

Tecolote Research

Huntsville, AL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Decision Support, Economics, Finance, Government, Government Contracts, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Research, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Estimates, Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Security Clearance, Statistics, Systems Engineering, Technical Analysis, United States Citizen, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Huntsville, AL

POSTED

2 days ago

Overview

Seeking a highly motivated entry-level Cost Analyst to support NASA programs. This role is ideal for candidates with 0-3 years of relevant experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, operations research, or systems engineering within the Government or Aerospace industry.The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with strong analytical, communication, and technical skills. This position requires 0-3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree required in the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.

Responsibilities

Support the development of cost estimates for government and aerospace programs, primarily in support of NASA.
Gather, interpret, and analyze technical, programmatic, schedule, labor, and cost data.
Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to support cost and program analysis.
Utilize statistical and regression analysis, learning curves, cost accounting principles, and cost estimating relationships (CERs).
Perform cost-benefit and risk analysis studies to support decision-making.
Estimate impacts of project and program change requests and major additions.
Analyze raw engineering and cost data and operate parametric and quantitative risk assessment models.
Create, document, and present cost estimates using tools such as PCEC, NICM, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, MOCET, LSOCM, ACEIT, and Excel.
Test and validate the integration of new or enhanced estimating models.
May interact with senior NASA officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel.
Work closely with and support analysts on large or technically complex projects.
Develop approaches and solutions to cost analysis issues and challenges.
Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related field.
0-3 years of experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, operations research, or systems engineering in the Government or Aerospace industry.
Some experience with cost estimating is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel; strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with NASA programs or government contracting environments.
Experience with developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Exposure to cost estimating methodologies and operations research techniques.
Proficiency with industry cost estimation tools such as ACEIT, SEER, or PRICE.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

About the Company

Tecolote Research

Tecolote Research, Inc.is a leading provider of cost estimating, financial management, scheduling and earned value management (EVM) services for complex acquisition, construction, and integration projects.

Since our founding in 1973, we have built a consistent record of success on the principles of technical excellence, independence, and integrity.

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1973