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Junior Cost Estimator

United States, Albuquerque · Job Posted March 19, 2026
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Applicants must be willing to learn cost estimating to include completing company provided training courses. Applicants must possess statistical/quantitative analysis capabilities. Proficiency with M/S office applications Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required. Excellent verbal/written communication required. The applicant will assist a company Subject Matter Expert (SME) with quantifying technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment. Applicants will be responsible for developing and delivering cost estimates to the SME for review and eventual delivery to Government customers. Applicants will create/maintain cost estimates using Tecolote’s ACEIT software (training provided). Applicants apply stochastic modeling, statistical and analytical techniques, and convey the meaning of the results to the SME. This position interfaces with government personnel on a daily basis. Work is primarily performed in Government facilities located on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), NM with occasional travel to other government and contractor facilities. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance required. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

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

  • Willingness to learn cost estimating and complete company-provided training courses
  • Statistical/quantitative analysis capabilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Excellent verbal/written communication
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree, 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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