Senior Cost Analyst

OverviewOur Senior Cost Analyst will support the USSF and is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Guardians to conduct global space operations that enhance the way our joint and coalition forces fight, while also offering decision makers military options to achieve national objectives.ResponsibilitiesThe applicant will provide to support to the United States Space Force through the following:Helping define military space system scope, requirements, configurations, and identify, track, and quantify technical, cost, and schedule risksDeveloping and delivering cost estimates for space defense acquisition related projectsCreating estimates using ACEIT, or other cost estimating softwareUnderstanding EVM and other techniques to monitor/extrapolate cost/schedule performance during mission execution.Skills RequiredSuccessful applicants will be familiar or have experience in the following areas:Cost estimating principles/DoD acquisition policiesWorking knowledge of the DoD acquisition and project management processWorking knowledge of earned value management and schedulingKnowledge of DoD Budget cycle is desirable, knowledge of quantitative analytic techniques, and a strong working knowledge of ACEIT is highly desirableStochastic modeling and have an understanding of how to apply sophisticated statistical and analytical techniques and convey the meaning of the results to DOD decision makersA secret-level clearance is required, top secret clearance desirable.Years of Relevant Experience: The position requires at least 10 years of combined industry and government acquisition experience of which 4 years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs.Education Required - Masters Degree (M/S) in one of the following areasManagement, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics. Can tradeoff education based on experience.EducationBachelors 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: us on social media: LinkedIn X @TecoloteInc Facebook[EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]

Created: 2026-03-07