Cost Analyst with Security Clearance

Tecolote Research is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to join our National Capital Programs Group. The is full-time onsite position at Join Base Anacostia/Bowling in Washington, DC and requires a Top-Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility. The expected salary range is $70,000 - $130,000 and is dependent a variety of factors, including total years of relevant experience, academic achievement, and relevant professional certifications. In addition to your salary, Tecolote offers a 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan, a 100% company funded employee stock ownership plan, and paid Major Medical Insurance for you and your family members.
Must Have: Top-Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility
Minimum of 3 years' experience performing cost estimating or financial/business case analysis Familiarity with industry standard EVM analysis tools (Microsoft Excel, ACEIT, etc.)
B.S in Economics, Business, or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field
Willingness to work full-time onsite in a classified environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Nice to Have:
Experience supporting DoD Program Offices Experience working in a classified environment
Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and GAO/DoD Cost Estimating Guides Project Management Professional (PMP)
International Cost Estimating and Analysis (ICEAA) Certification
Advanced Degree (MBA, etc ) Responsibilities:
As a Cost Analyst, you will be supporting the U.S Navy across a portfolio of critical programs by developing cost estimates and models, performing cost analysis, and analyzing vendor proposals to support contract negations and awards. You'll be required to analyze and integrate large datasets from a variety of sources in order to develop well documented and defendable estimates.
The cost models you utilize and develop will support a variety of supplemental efforts, including What-If analysis, Business Case Analysis, and budget requests. The analysis and recommendations you present will enable senior leadership to make critical strategic decisions.