Senior Cost Engineer Analyst

Overview

Tecolote is a trusted independent advisor providing consulting, analytics, and digital solutions to senior leadership and Federal government executives supporting the National Security mission. As an Analyst, you will be the go-to person for Program Managers in support of large scale DoD/DoW acquisition programs. We are looking for motivated teammates who thrive in fast paced, dynamic settings and can help our customers tackle some of their most pressing challenges. At Tecolote, we're committed to the success of our employees. We believe that a challenging environment and an enthusiastic culture, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package allow our employees to reach their full potential and attain their professional goals.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of an integrated cost estimating team, the cost engineer will perform a wide variety of cost and economic analyses/estimating/engineering support directly interfacing with
  program offices and assisting the development and presentation of management level briefings.
  • Work may include parametric cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, cost estimating relationships and model development, cost risk analysis, performance measurement (earned
    value), project forecasting and risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and software cost estimating.
    • Additional support includes, but is not limited to, the areas of strategy development, scheduling, market research, evaluation criteria development, pre-solicitation documentation review, RFP documentation, Independent Program Review documentation, cost estimates and key decision point's preparation, as well as trade studies.
      • Familiarity with DoD/DoW acquisition policies.
      • Successful candidates must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
      • Active TS security clearance preferred.
      • U.S. citizenship required
        
        Skills Required
        
        
        • The position requires a minimum of seven years of progressive technical cost engineering experience with Department of Defense / Department of War (DoD/DoW) programs.
        • Demonstrated experience reviewing project parameters (scope, cost, schedule, risk, etc.) to recommend changes that will improve overall project results.
        • Progressive experience in cost engineering, developing detailed cost estimates utilizing cost research and data collection on DoD/DoW weapon systems, as well as
          understanding of the programmatic and technical cost drivers of the weapon systems for both acquisition and operating & support (O&S) phases of the life cycle.
          • Ability to analyze data and develop cost estimating methods and tools.
          • Exercises a high degree of independent judgment, advises leadership on cost estimating practices and industry standards, and may direct or guide staff on procedures, policies,
            and specification development to strengthen organizational cost engineering functions.
            • Demonstrated experience in use and analysis of Cost and Software Data Reports (CSDR) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Reports (IPMDAR).
            • Ability to assess compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule standards and best practices.
            • Ability to utilize EVMS for planning, controlling, and integrating project scope, schedule, and resources; able to produce EVM and schedule findings in accordance with contract requirements.
              • Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
              • Proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
              • A working knowledge of ACEIT is desirable.
              • Must be able to work in a team environment and lead cost research project teams to successful conclusion.
                
                Education
                
                Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.