Jobs at Tecolote Research, Inc.

Provides Earned Value Management support for government aerospace programs, analyzing IPMR/IPMDAR data, program performance, compliance, predictability, cost, schedule, and risk. Supports and leads Integrated Baseline Reviews, prepares management briefings and technical reports, communicates findings to program managers, and mentors project officers on EVM policies and procedures. The role works with government program offices and contractors at secure Space Systems Command facilities.

Provides senior acquisition management, strategic planning, portfolio execution, and integration support to the Space Systems Command System Program Director. Advises leadership on acquisition strategy, policy, law, financial management, and program alignment. Supports missile warning ground and integration programs, launch activities, and division-wide objectives while coordinating with DoD technical personnel and defense contractors.

Supports senior Department of Defense and Space Force leadership in acquisition management, portfolio integration, strategic planning, program documentation, market research, compliance, schedule analysis, and process improvement. Develops acquisition strategies, advises Integrated Product Teams, evaluates program plans against defense policies, analyzes classified portfolio data, and prepares briefings, point papers, communications, and strategic messaging for high-visibility national security programs.

Develop and implement strategic communications for Space Systems Command’s Cyber & Data team. Responsibilities include Cyber Expo planning, tasker and document management, executive writing and messaging, multimedia and design production, communication product development, staff package preparation, senior leader engagement support, and cross-functional coordination. The role requires extensive Federal Government acquisition experience, Space Force domain knowledge, advanced collaboration-tool expertise, U.S. citizenship, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Provides executive administrative support to a DoD management organization, including preparing reports and briefings, managing calendars and schedules, performing travel and DTS functions, tracking suspenses, coordinating external task responses, consolidating briefing materials, and maintaining action items and administrative processes. The role requires strong organization, communication, multitasking, attention to detail, DoD familiarity, a bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret clearance.

Develop and defend life-cycle cost estimates for national security space launch vehicle programs. Perform cost, risk, pricing, and contractor estimate analyses; build cost models; support acquisition strategies and source selections; document and present findings to government customers; and collaborate with program managers and technical teams. Travel to contractor and government facilities may be required.

Provides schedule management and analysis for Milcomm and Position, Navigation and Timing programs. Develops, integrates, publishes, and evaluates program and enterprise schedules; assesses integrated master schedules for compliance, baseline performance, and execution metrics; and reports findings to senior leadership. Collaborates with government program offices and contractors while applying critical path, schedule quality, risk, cost, and systems engineering practices.

Provides senior financial management expertise to Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space organization. Responsibilities include PPBES and budget review documentation, budget impact analysis, alternatives development, executive-level financial decision support, organizational transformation recommendations, and identification of technology needs. The role requires extensive DoD and Space Force program or acquisition management experience, Pentagon PEM experience, active Top Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Supports Space Systems Command and U.S. Space Force acquisition strategy, program analysis, enterprise strategic planning, and governance. Evaluates acquisition documentation, compliance, market research, pricing, technical approaches, and contract risks. Develops transition plans, implementation guides, policies, planning guidance, trade-off analyses, and resource assessments while coordinating Integrated Product Teams and aligning plans with Air Force and Space Force directives.

Provides expert acquisition and program management support to Senior Program Managers throughout the program lifecycle. Responsibilities include pre- and post-contract award execution, financial product development, PMR and QPR materials, Congressional inquiry support, strategic communications, stakeholder review preparation, and recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The role requires advising DoD leadership, coordinating with technical teams and defense contractors, and maintaining PDAA and AIR databases.

Provides expert acquisition and program management support to Space Systems Command program managers throughout the program lifecycle. Advises on pre- and post-contract award activities, acquisition strategies, market research, solicitation documentation, reporting, contractor compliance, stakeholder reviews, congressional inquiries, and strategic communications. Develops PMR, QPR, Staffer Day, and POM support materials while maintaining recurring program reporting requirements.

Develop cost estimates and predictive cost models for Department of Defense space programs, including satellite, ground, and launch systems. Analyze historical program data, perform statistical analysis, identify trends and risks, and support budget requests. Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and technical analysts while communicating complex analytical findings to stakeholders. The role requires strong data analytics, mathematical, technical, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.

Provides schedule analysis and management support for national security space launch programs. Develops, integrates, publishes, and analyzes program and enterprise schedules; assesses integrated master schedules for compliance and performance against baselines; reports schedule results to senior leadership; and applies critical path, schedule quality, execution metrics, risk analysis, and cost-estimating practices.

Supports acquisition management, planning, analysis, and execution for the National Security Space Launch Program. Conducts market research, develops acquisition strategies, organizes Integrated Product Teams, monitors program plans and schedules, and evaluates compliance with Department of War and Space Force policies. Prepares acquisition documentation, briefings, communication materials, and recommendations for senior leadership. Requires extensive government acquisition experience, space program expertise, quantitative analysis skills, a bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship, and active TS/SCI clearance.

Supports Space Systems Command missile warning ground and integration programs by developing, integrating, analyzing, and maintaining a consolidated Integrated Master Schedule. Uses Microsoft Project to align diverse schedules, track milestones, identify critical paths, assess risks and downstream impacts, and provide predictive analysis and briefings to senior Department of Defense leadership. Collaborates with program stakeholders and works independently on time-sensitive, high-visibility planning and business operations tasks.

Analyze and manage DoD acquisition budgets, report budget results to senior leadership, advise on budget propriety and regulatory compliance, and develop strategies involving reallocations and reprogramming to mitigate potential budget cuts. The role also requires budget planning, formulation, justification documentation, acquisition reporting, and program documentation development.

Supports the Assured Access to Space portfolio through budget planning, formulation, execution, reconciliation, and financial analysis. Develops POM and budget execution materials, advises leadership on budget propriety and regulatory compliance, prepares responses to potential budget cuts, and supports reprogramming actions and financial reviews. Requires extensive defense acquisition financial management experience, space program expertise, familiarity with DoD policies and systems, a Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a bachelor’s degree.

Analyzes, reviews, redacts, and processes Freedom of Information Act requests involving Space Force records. Serves as liaison among contracting, acquisition, and Space Access organizations; ensures compliance with FOIA regulations and lawful disclosure requirements. The role also supports acquisition management and planning, evaluates backlogged requests, and delivers accurate, timely responses on high-visibility matters.

Provides Earned Value Management support for government aerospace and space programs. Analyzes IPMR/IPMDAR data, performs compliance, performance, and predictability analysis, supports Integrated Baseline Reviews, prepares customer briefings and reports, mentors project officers, and advises program managers. The role requires extensive EVM and program control experience, familiarity with systems engineering, risk analysis, cost estimating, EVM software, and the ability to work at secure facilities while obtaining a Secret clearance.

Provides Earned Value Management support for government aerospace and space programs. Responsibilities include analyzing contractor IPMRs, communicating performance results, supporting or leading Integrated Baseline Reviews, preparing management plans and technical reports, and mentoring program personnel on EVM policies and processes. The role requires extensive EVM and program control experience, familiarity with systems engineering, risk analysis, cost estimating, and large-scale development programs. Work is performed onsite at secure Space Systems Command facilities.