Cost Analyst; Entry Level

We are seeking an analytical professional to provide cost estimating, forecasting, economic analysis, and engineering support for Department of Defense programs. The Analyst will work closely with program offices and integrated teams, conducting data analysis, risk assessments, life-cycle cost analysis, trade studies, and supporting management-level briefings and proposal evaluations. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or Top Secret clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to perform a broad range of cost, economic, analytical, and engineering support activities.
• Interface directly with program offices, technical teams, and government stakeholders to support program objectives and provide data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct cost and economic analyses, including parametric forecasting, weapon system life-cycle cost forecasting, and cost estimating.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify relationships between costs and key technical, programmatic, and schedule drivers.
• Perform risk analysis, performance measurement, earned value analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and software cost forecasting.
• Develop, analyze, and present findings to support management-level briefings and program decision‑making.
• Support strategy development, program scheduling, and market research activities.
• Assist with the development of evaluation criteria, pre‑solicitation documentation, and Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.
• Support Independent Program Reviews (IPRs) and related program documentation.
• Conduct trade studies and provide analytical and subject‑matter expertise during proposal evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions, communicate analytical results, and support informed program decisions.

Skills Required

Skills:

• Technical & Analytical:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong quantitative and analytical capabilities in data science, forecasting techniques, and cost estimating.
• Software Proficiency:
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related scientific discipline.
• College Coursework: A minimum of 24 semester hours of college‑level coursework, in combination, in Operations Research, Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Science, Accounting, Finance, Business, or other subject‑matter courses requiring substantial competence in college‑level mathematics or statistics.
• Calculus:
  At least 3 semester hours of college‑level calculus.

Other:

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a Secret and/or Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Work location:

• Full time onsite support at Hill Air Force Base, five days a week

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:

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)

• 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.