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Position range in Albuquerque MSA $44k - $90k Per Year Cost Estimator

Tecolote Research Inc

Occupation:

Cost Estimators

Location:

Albuquerque, NM - 87115

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Tecolote Research Inc

Web Site:

www.tecolote.com

Job #: 026-26-23

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

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

Full Time

Job Description

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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. Additional Information
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• 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.