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Tecolote Research

Location:
United States, San Diego

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

55000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs and projects.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct cost analyses for Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Program Office budgets, Contract Proposals, and other cost products as requested
Develop independent Government cost estimates and ad-hoc estimates as needed
Provide analytical support for program controls and reporting, and financial execution and budgets
Coordinate and defend results with and across other organizations and contractors

Requirements:

24 semester hours of quantitative course work (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) to include three hours of college level calculus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and best practices pertaining to cost estimating
Experience with Life cycle cost estimate development, risk/uncertainty analysis, and model documentation
Experience with Spend Plan development and proposal evaluations
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
2 years of experience in cost analysis/cost estimating
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences

What we offer:

Company Paid 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 Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution
Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Leave
Military Leave
Sick Leave

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Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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