Tecolote Research Inc. is seeking a candidate to apply space and ground hardware cost estimating experience and skills to plan, develop, and report cost estimates on a wide variety of space system hardware and software programs for the Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications Portfolio. Responsibilities A successful candidate will use cost estimating techniques to develop estimates. The ideal 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 experiences analyzing technical and cost information; developing and applying cost methodologies; using cost estimating models; developing defendable and traceable life cycle cost estimates; and presenting and documenting analysis and results. Develop cost estimates, perform risk analyses and generate associated documentation. Provide proposal pricing support to government source selection teams. Analyze hardware contractor cost estimates and making recommendations to government customers. Work with program managers and technical staff to develop program strategies and acquisition documents. Present results to government customers. Skills Required 10 years of hardware cost estimating and analysis experiences supporting DoD, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Intelligence Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) customers. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, business, math or the sciences. Master’s degree is desired. Certification in cost estimating by a recognized professional society/educational organization (i.e., ICEAA or DAWIA) is desired. Experience using MS Excel and 6 years of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) is required. SEER-SEM and Price experience is desired. Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills. The position requires the ability to work independently and in groups, in a fast paced environment. Extensive knowledge of the DoD acquisition process, experience developing hardware and software cost estimating relationships and cost methodologies, building cost models, applying inflation, phasing, collecting and normalizing data, performing detailed risk analysis and documenting all results. Experience leading independent cost estimates and reviews are a plus. Familiarity with the DoD and National Intelligence Community budget cycle is a plus. Secret Clearance is required. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with DCID 6/4 Eligibility security clearance is desired. U.S. citizenship is required. Salary range: $120,000 - $130,000/year, DOE company-paid benefits. Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences. Job Details Full-Time Security Clearance Senior-Level Remote Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Health&Welfare 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 Voluntary Benefits Short-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses) Retirement 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. Time Off Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected. J-18808-Ljbffr