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TECOLOTE RESEARCH INC Junior Cost Estimator in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Overview The applicant will assist a company Subject Matter Expert (SME) with quantifying technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment. The position requires at least 1-year of relevant combined industry/government planning experience. Bachelors degree (B/S) in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
Responsibilities The applicant will assist a company Subject Matter Expert (SME) with quantifying technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment. Applicants will be responsible for developing and delivering cost estimates to the SME for review and eventual delivery to Government customers. Applicants will create/maintain cost estimates using Tecolotes ACEIT software (training provided). Applicants apply stochastic modeling, statistical and analytical techniques, and convey the meaning of the results to the SME. This position interfaces with government personnel on a daily basis. Work is primarily performed in Government facilities located on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), NM with occasional travel to other government and contractor facilities.
Skills Required Applicants must be willing to learn cost estimating to include completing company provided training courses. Applicants must possess statistical/quantitative analysis capabilities. Proficiency with M/S office applications Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required. Excellent verbal/written communication required. Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate The AFRL/RV is located at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. It serves as the Air Forces center of excellence for space technology research and development, focusing on space-based capabilities such as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, space situational awareness, communications, defensive space control, and nuclear delivery systems. The Directorate consists of an integrated team of military, civilian, and on-site contractors. AFRL executes the Science and Technology appropriations of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance required.
Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance 100% Company funded Retirement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance
About Tecolote Research Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you. View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]