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Senior Cost Analyst

United States, El Segundo Employment contract 95000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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Job Description

Tecolote Research Inc. is seeking candidates for the role of Space Systems Cost Analyst to support planning and development of cost estimates on a wide variety Department of Defense (DoD) space programs. Projects include satellite development, ground systems, and launch systems.

Job Responsibility

  • Work with program management, engineers and technical analysts to identify program requirements, acquisition approach, and associated risks and then develop cost models to support budget requests and inquiries
  • Will evaluate historical program data, perform detailed statistical analysis, and develop predictive methodologies to capture both well understood and newly emerging, cutting edge technologies

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or related technical field preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience required
  • DoD acquisition and/or Aerospace experience a plus
  • Data analytics experience working with both small and large data sets to identify trends and predictive measures
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint working with large data sets and presenting analysis
  • Able to work independently to develop innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Excellent communicator with an ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical, analytical, and statistical concepts to all levels of program management
  • Energetic, self-motivated, team player who is able to work both independently and with groups in a fast- paced environment
  • Proactive and eager to learn new processes, concepts, tools, and techniques that offer value to our customers
  • Experience with data analytics and statistics software a plus (Tableau, MS Power BI, ACEIT, R, Python, etc.)
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Top Secret / SCI eligibility desired
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Nice to have

  • A combination of statistical, mathematics, technical/engineering and strategic thinking skillsets is a plus
  • DoD acquisition and/or Aerospace experience a plus
  • Experience with data analytics and statistics software a plus (Tableau, MS Power BI, ACEIT, R, Python, etc.)
  • Top Secret / SCI eligibility desired

What we offer

  • Health & Welfare
  • 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)
  • Retirement
  • 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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