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Junior Cost Estimator

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Tecolote Research

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United States , Albuquerque

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Job Description:

The applicant will assist a company Subject Matter Expert (SME) with quantifying technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment. The position requires at least 1-year of relevant combined industry/government planning experience. Bachelor’s degree (B/S) in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist a company Subject Matter Expert (SME) with quantifying technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment
  • Develop and deliver cost estimates to the SME for review and eventual delivery to Government customers
  • Create/maintain cost estimates using Tecolote’s ACEIT software
  • Apply stochastic modeling, statistical and analytical techniques, and convey the meaning of the results to the SME
  • Interface with government personnel on a daily basis
  • Work primarily in Government facilities located on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), NM with occasional travel to other government and contractor facilities

Requirements:

  • At least 1-year of relevant combined industry/government planning experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (B/S) in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics
  • Willingness to learn cost estimating and complete company provided training courses
  • Possess statistical/quantitative analysis capabilities
  • Proficiency with M/S office applications Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Excellent verbal/written communication
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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