Tecolote
Tecolote Research is seeking bright and highly motivated candidates to join a small, diverse team supporting the Space Warfighting Analysis Center’s (SWAC) efforts in “Forging America’s Future in Space.” Tecolote possesses well-recognized industry leadership in cost analysis of Department of Defense space systems. Our Colorado Springs office has a unique opportunity to develop an early career applicant to support SWAC’s vision to “Design the Force that wins in, to, and from space.” Can you translate your problem-solving acumen, mathematical forecasting skills, and data analytic background to a well-structured cost analysis? Join Tecolote today!
Responsibilities
Prepare and present cost analysis that is grounded in Government Accountability Office (GAO) Best Practices to advise senior leader insights with cost-informed, threat-resilient USSF Force Design recommendations
Develop data-driven cost analysis to frame funding priorities of USSF investment and operation strategies for 15-year outlook
Partner with broader cost estimating community (i.e., Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, Space Systems Command, and National Reconnaissance Office’s Cost and Acquisition Assessment Group) to capture transformative space market trends like commercially based capabilities, advancements in technology, and smaller, cheaper proliferated satellites
Unlock power of collected technical and cost data with analysis utilizing advanced quantitative, uncertainty/risk, learning curve, rate effect, and escalation principles in well-structured models
Professionally document and present end-to-end cost estimate process and results to include Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) level basis of estimates, crosschecks, and tracks from prior estimates
Advance space cost estimating with research and development of methodologies that predict funding needs for evolving and new mission areas
Transform Force Design engineering inputs and proven contractors’ historical data into quantifiable, mathematical models that predict the cost of an end item
Structure databases, develop cost estimating relationships, structure cost models, develop point estimates, characterize uncertainty/risk, perform escalation, document models, and export results for presentation within Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) suite
Perform data analytic tasks such as data mining/analysis, algorithm development/application, modeling/simulation, and dashboard development/presentation
Skills Required
0–3 years of practical experience in cost estimating, operations research, or systems engineering
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word; and aptitude for learning new systems
Confident communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to tell a story using data with Excel or other visualization like tools
STEM Bachelor’s Degree
Ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
Consent to Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
U.S. citizenship is required
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000/year DOE
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with USSF programs, DoD acquisition environments, and military space mission areas
Exposure to cost estimating methodologies and operations research techniques
Proficiency with industry cost estimation tools such as ACEIT, SEER, or PRICE
Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Employment Details Full-Time • Entry-Level • On-site
Benefits
Health & Welfare: Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; Travel Accident Insurance; Long-Term Disability; 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) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% Company funded discretionary contribution)
Time Off: Generous paid time off benefits
Note: This description reflects the current role and may be subject to change. EEO statements remain as applicable.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and present cost analysis that is grounded in Government Accountability Office (GAO) Best Practices to advise senior leader insights with cost-informed, threat-resilient USSF Force Design recommendations
Develop data-driven cost analysis to frame funding priorities of USSF investment and operation strategies for 15-year outlook
Partner with broader cost estimating community (i.e., Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, Space Systems Command, and National Reconnaissance Office’s Cost and Acquisition Assessment Group) to capture transformative space market trends like commercially based capabilities, advancements in technology, and smaller, cheaper proliferated satellites
Unlock power of collected technical and cost data with analysis utilizing advanced quantitative, uncertainty/risk, learning curve, rate effect, and escalation principles in well-structured models
Professionally document and present end-to-end cost estimate process and results to include Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) level basis of estimates, crosschecks, and tracks from prior estimates
Advance space cost estimating with research and development of methodologies that predict funding needs for evolving and new mission areas
Transform Force Design engineering inputs and proven contractors’ historical data into quantifiable, mathematical models that predict the cost of an end item
Structure databases, develop cost estimating relationships, structure cost models, develop point estimates, characterize uncertainty/risk, perform escalation, document models, and export results for presentation within Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) suite
Perform data analytic tasks such as data mining/analysis, algorithm development/application, modeling/simulation, and dashboard development/presentation
Skills Required
0–3 years of practical experience in cost estimating, operations research, or systems engineering
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word; and aptitude for learning new systems
Confident communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to tell a story using data with Excel or other visualization like tools
STEM Bachelor’s Degree
Ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
Consent to Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
U.S. citizenship is required
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000/year DOE
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with USSF programs, DoD acquisition environments, and military space mission areas
Exposure to cost estimating methodologies and operations research techniques
Proficiency with industry cost estimation tools such as ACEIT, SEER, or PRICE
Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Employment Details Full-Time • Entry-Level • On-site
Benefits
Health & Welfare: Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; Travel Accident Insurance; Long-Term Disability; 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) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% Company funded discretionary contribution)
Time Off: Generous paid time off benefits
Note: This description reflects the current role and may be subject to change. EEO statements remain as applicable.
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