Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator Job at Tecolote Research (El Segundo)

Senior Cost Analyst/Estimator

Tecolote Research

Location:
United States , El Segundo

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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