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Tecolote Research · 1 month ago

Data Scientist/Cost Researcher

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Tecolote Research, Inc. is a company focused on developing methodologies and tools for cost prediction in space system architectures. The Data Scientist/Cost Researcher will support a team in analyzing data, developing models, and collaborating with customers to provide tailored solutions for cost estimation.

AerospaceSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess requirements, determine necessary resources to accomplish task, hypothesize solutions, develop solution, and report findings

Develop and maintain forecasting and estimating models

Develop and maintain data pipelines

Develop R-shiny applications

Develop algorithms for data analysis

Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques

Communicate with various levels of Government leadership

Perform analysis for U.S. government acquisition programs

Cost estimating relationship and cost model development

Cost and schedule risk and uncertainty analysis

Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions

Train and mentor team members and other stakeholders on the use of developed models, tools, and solutions

Qualification

RPythonData analysisSpace systems experienceMachine learningSQL queryingVisualization skillsCommunicationPresentation skillsDetail-orientedAdaptability

Required

5 years relevant experience required, 1 year of space systems experience desired

Experience with Space Systems or U.S. Government acquisition processes

Proficient in R and/or Python; able to point to specific examples of algorithms developed for data exploration/analysis/presentation

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Detailed, organized individual

Good communication, presentation, and visualization skills

Interest and ability to work in a dynamic work environment

Ability to adapt to daily priority changes while not jeopardizing long term priorities

Ability to perform ad-hoc research projects independently, summarize results in a written report, and present to an audience

U.S. citizenship required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, engineering, data science, economics, or the sciences

DoD Secret level security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred

Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition experience a plus

General familiarity with IT, Cloud, and querying SQL databases are a plus

Master's degree is preferred

Benefits

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

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

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.

Annual Leave

Bereavement Leave

Holidays

Jury Duty/Witness Leave

Military Leave

Sick Leave