Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst - Tecolote Research : Job Details

OverviewSeeking a highly motivated entry-level Cost Analyst to support NASA programs. This role is ideal for candidates with 0-3 years of relevant experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, operations research, or systems engineering within the Government or Aerospace industry. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with strong analytical, communication, and technical skills. This position requires 0-3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree required in the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.Responsibilities

• Support the development of cost estimates for government and aerospace programs, primarily in support of NASA.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze technical, programmatic, schedule, labor, and cost data.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to support cost and program analysis.
• Utilize statistical and regression analysis, learning curves, cost accounting principles, and cost estimating relationships (CERs).
• Perform cost-benefit and risk analysis studies to support decision-making.
• Estimate impacts of project and program change requests and major additions.
• Analyze raw engineering and cost data and operate parametric and quantitative risk assessment models.
• Create, document, and present cost estimates using tools such as PCEC, NICM, SEER, PRICE TruePlanning, MOCET, LSOCM, ACEIT, and Excel.
• Test and validate the integration of new or enhanced estimating models.
• May interact with senior NASA officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel.
• Work closely with and support analysts on large or technically complex projects.
• Develop approaches and solutions to cost analysis issues and challenges.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, operations research, or systems engineering in the Government or Aerospace industry.
• Some experience with cost estimating is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel; strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NASA programs or government contracting environments.
• Experience with developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Exposure to cost estimating methodologies and operations research techniques.
• Proficiency with industry cost estimation tools such as ACEIT, SEER, or PRICE.

EducationBachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.