Cost Estimator

Overview The position requires a minimum of eight years of Government / Aerospace Industry in one of the following areas: Cost Estimating / Cost Engineering, Operations Research, or Systems Engineering. Possess at least eight years of relevant experience supporting Programs primarily in support of NASA; experience with cost estimating required Responsibilities The applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimates for NASA programs and missions. Applicant should have a thorough understanding of cost estimating and systems engineering. Applicant will be responsible for creating, documenting, and presenting cost estimates using PCEC, NICM, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, MOCET, LSOCM, ACEIT, Excel, and other software tools as well as testing and validating integration of new/enhanced estimating models. The applicant may be required to work with higher level NASA officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel. Skills Required The position requires a minimum of eight years of Government / Aerospace Industry in one of the following areas: Cost Estimating / Cost Engineering, Operations Research, or Systems Engineering. Possess at least eight years of relevant experience supporting Programs primarily in support of NASA; experience with cost estimating required. Familiarity Project Cost Estimating Capability (PCEC), NASA Instrument Cost Model (NICM), SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, NASA Mission Operations Cost Estimation Tool (MOCET), Launch Systems Operations Cost Model (LSOCM), and Tecolotes Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) tools are necessary for the position. Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications (i.e., M/S Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) PCEC, NICM, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, MOCET, LSOCM, and Power BI. Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. Applicant must be proficient in performing cost estimating activities such as cost/price analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis. Familiarity of cost estimating principles/NASA acquisition policies and NASA project management process are desirable. Additionally, a strong working knowledge of ACEIT is highly desirable. Data Science experience is a plus. Applicant must be able to work in a team environment. Applicant must be able to obtain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. Degree Requirement: A minimum requirement of a bachelors degree in Business Management, Economics, Math, Engineering, or Economics. Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences. Benefits We 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 insurance 100% Company funded Retirement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance About Tecolote Research Tecolote 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.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/Disability/Veterans]