Overview The position requires at least 7-years of combined industry and government acquisition experience of which 3-years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of DoW space acquisition programs. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree relevant to their area of expertise limited to the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics. Responsibilities • The applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering cost estimates for defense acquisition related projects at the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) at Kirtland AFB, NM. • Applicant should have a thorough understanding of cost estimating, defense acquisition and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES). • Applicant will be responsible for creating estimates using ACEIT, Excel, and other software tools. • Applicant will be responsible for collecting, normalizing, and inputting data, cost modeling, performing research, reconciling data/information across multiple systems and reports, utilizing software in the development of analytical models, interpreting results to generate multiple recommended courses of action, building staffing packages, comprehending and applying concepts/guidance, effectively implementing instructions/policies into routine performance, and developing tools/applications to foster efficiency in day-to-day activities. • The applicant may be required to work with higher DoW officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel. Skills Required • The position requires a minimum of seven (7) years of Government experience in one of the following areas: Cost Estimating, Commitment/Obligation/Expenditure (C/O/E) Reconciliation, and Program Control experience to include Earned Value Management. • Possess at least three (3) years of relevant experience supporting DoW space programs or very closely related Government weapon system. • Cost estimating experience on Acquisition Category (ACAT)/ Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) within the DoW highly desired. • Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. • Applicant must be proficient in performing government cost estimating activities such as cost/price analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis. • Familiarity of cost estimating principles/DoW acquisition policies; DoW project management process are desirable. • Additionally, a strong working knowledge of ACEIT is highly desirable. • Applicant must be able to work in a team environment. • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Top Secret / Secret Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) Clearance required. Education Bachelor’s degree relevant to their area of expertise limited to the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics. Full-Time Security Clearance Mid-Level On-site Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: 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. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option. • • Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period. Time Off Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected. • Annual Leave • Bereavement Leave • Holidays • Jury Duty/Witness Leave • Military Leave • Sick Leave