Senior Cost Analyst

OverviewWe are seeking experienced DoD / Navy Cost Analysts to support our recently awarded contract supporting the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) 1.6 Cost Competency. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following:ResponsibilitiesConducting cost analysis and cost estimating in support of Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Business Case Analysis (BCAs), and trade studiesDeveloping cost models and implementing cost estimating methodologiesProviding analytical support for program controls and reportingAnalyzing and assessing programmatic schedulesSkills RequiredAt least 6 years of experience in cost estimating, cost analysis, and complex data analysis for DoD program(s) / Program Office(s), agency(ies), or competency organization(s)Professional certification from a recognized professional society or educational organization in the specific career field. ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator / Analyst (CCEA®) strongly preferredHighly proficient in MS Excel along with proficiency in other MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)Secret level security clearance requiredBachelor’s degree required. 24 semester hours of quantitative course work (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) required to include three hours of college level calculusAdditional relevant experience desired for applicants includes:Life cycle cost estimate development and documentationDeveloping cost estimating methodologies, relationships and cost model developmentCost databases (including data collection, validation and normalization techniques)Risk and uncertainty analysisBusiness case, economic analysis, net present value, and cost benefit analysisSchedule development and analysisEVM tools and techniquesEducationBachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance100% Company funded Retirement PlansGenerous vacation, holiday and sick pay plansTuition assistanceAbout Tecolote ResearchTecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you.View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.comFollow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook[EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]