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Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator

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Tecolote Research

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United States , El Segundo

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Consulting

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Salary:

110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

At all levels, our Cost Analyst will utilize and enhance their skills in cost estimating and analysis by supporting programs related to the development and acquisition of space vehicles for various legacy programs of the DOD and Intelligence communities. The support and expertise you provide will directly impact the objectives of our national defense and security.

Job Responsibility:

  • Interface with OSL project officers, external USG partners, and commercial vendors
  • Perform launch cost modeling, launch vehicle cost requirements database population and maintenance, and launch vehicle 'quick reaction' scenario studies
  • Leverage subject matter expertise to address scenarios presented by OSL and NRO leadership – develop and maintain the requisite tools, databases, and systems required to maximize estimate accuracy/reliability while minimizing estimate development time
  • Provide input to specialized independent cost estimating products with a defined scope and end product on an as-needed basis
  • Utilize modeling and estimation subject matter expertise to coordinate with external estimating organizations, including but not limited to the NRO/CAAG, ODNI/CAIG, SMC/LE and OSD/CAPE
  • Some domestic travel may be required

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, finance, engineering, business, accounting or the sciences
  • In lieu of 4 year degree, additional years of experience may be considered
  • TS/SCI with CI poly required
  • Minimum 5 years NRO experience
  • 10 relevant years of experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of IC budgetary principles and procedures
  • Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority
  • Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning practices and procedures, and Acquisition Program Baseline development and PMPs
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:
On-site work
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