Cost Analyst​/Financial Management - Senior Level; FM

Overview

Our Senior Cost Analyst will develop strategic estimates, optimize acquisition strategies, and ensure technical and financial compliance for complex military systems projects. The role supports programs involved in development and procurement of space vehicles, ground segments, software suites, and integration infrastructure for SBST PAE. The support and expertise provided will impact national defense objectives.

• Support the Space Systems Command (SSC) SBST mission area, working with Program Control Support staff as specified by the Customer.
• Interface with Space Force project officers, external USG partners, and commercial vendors.
• Perform cost modeling and launch vehicle execution scenario studies.
• Leverage subject matter expertise to address SSC and USSF leadership scenarios; develop and maintain tools, databases, and systems to maximize estimate accuracy and minimize development time.
• Provide input to specialized independent cost estimating products with defined scope and end product on an as-needed basis.
• Teach junior analysts and program managers the cost analysis and estimation process, and the underlying mathematical concepts.
• Coordinate with external estimating organizations (e.g., DAF/AFCAA and OSD/CAPE) using modeling and estimation expertise.
• Perform data analysis and performance visualization to safeguard government interests.
• Conduct rigorous evaluation and documentation for acquisition strategies.
• Create cost estimating relationships (CER) through advanced modeling and data analysis using commercial tools and supporting the Cost Analysis Data Operating Model (CADOM).

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cost estimating, program management, contract negotiations, and technical reviews across military systems.
• Knowledge of DoD budgetary principles and procedures.
• Understanding of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures, including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning, Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) development, and PMPs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority.

• Familiarity with CADOM and advanced commercial cost estimating software.

• Contract Negotiations
• Data Analysis & Visualization
• On-site work in a customer SCIF (as required)
• Support for complex acquisition programs in an analytical and compliance-driven environment
• Some domestic travel may be required

• Active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

$110,000 - $125,000 per year, DOE

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

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.