Senior Cost Analyst/SME place Arlington, VA 003-24-24 bookmark_outline

Tecolote Research Inc. is seeking a candidate to apply Operating & Support cost estimating and analysis knowledge and experience to providing leadership at the highest technical and programmatic levels for teams to accomplish customer-sponsored projects.

• Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong leadership skills within the analysis team to facilitate a sound analysis and development of team members to their fullest extent.
• A successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the cost estimating process with respect to Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems and have hands-on skills and experience analyzing technical and cost information; developing and applying cost methodologies; using cost estimating models; and presenting and documenting analyses and results.
• Experience with various weapon system commodities (Aircraft, Ground Vehicles etc.) a plus.
• The position requires the ability to work independently and in groups, in a fast-paced environment.

• 5 years of cost estimating and analysis experiences supporting DoD.
• DoD Domain Knowledge (in-depth knowledge of one or more Services weapon systems and various models. Field experience, former operator or maintenance officer, deep knowledge of weapon system hardware).
• Certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional society/educational organization (i.e., ICEAA or DAWIA) is desired but not mandatory.
• Experience using MS Excel required. Knowledge of business analysis tools such as R, Tableau, Python, and/or Dataiku to perform analysis of large disparate data sets is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of the DoD O&S process, experience developing hardware and software cost estimating relationships and cost methodologies, work breakdown structures, cost research and analysis, building cost models, applying inflation, phasing, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk analysis and documenting all results.
• Understand drivers and patterns in Operating and Support cost estimates.
• Must have completed multiple Operating and Support cost estimates and sustainment reviews without oversight.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-881F is a plus.
• Familiarity with database design and development is a plus.

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

Full-Time

Security Clearance

Mid-Level

Hybrid

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

• 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)

• 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.

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.