Junior Cost Analyst

Overview We are seeking highly motivated individuals in the Frederick, Maryland area with a strong work ethic to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs and projects. The position requires 0 - 2 years of experience in a quantitative field. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following skills/experience. Responsibilities Contribute to and/or conduct cost analyses and cost estimates for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested Ensure cost estimates are compliant with industry best practices and organizational business rules so that estimates are successfully validated by independent assessors Develop supporting analysis and documentation such as affordability analysis, Spruill charts, risk cumulative distribution functions (CDFs), sensitivity analysis, narrative documents, etc Contribute to acquisition milestone decision package documents such as Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs), Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Acquisition Strategy, etc. Review contractor technical and financial data to perform cost analysis, determine cost estimating methodologies, identify cost drivers, and develop parametric cost estimating relationships (CERs) Coordinate with technical and management stakeholders to develop cost estimates and communicate results Develop and present briefings to colleagues and senior leaders to aid in executive level decision making Contribute to development and updates of organizational policies and best practices for cost estimating Additional duties as assigned Skills Required 24 semester hours of quantitative course work (mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Strong problem solving skills Strong written and oral communication skills Strong quantitative analysis skills Candidates with 0 years of experience should be able to reference coursework and/or projects that required a combination of quantitative analysis, business-level writing, and oral presentation Ability to obtain DoD Secret level clearance Additional Skills/ Experience Desired: Some level of familiarity with life-cycle cost estimate development, risk/uncertainty analysis, and model documentation Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and best practices pertaining to cost estimating Experience with Microsoft Project and Power BI 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]