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Tesla Laboratories

Federal cyber, intel analysis, DoD management

Junior Pricing and Scheduling Analyst

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Merritt Island, FL, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Provide cost estimates for NASA requests for proposals for fixed-price task orders using various contract methods of implementation, including indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, NASA direct, SABER, STOCC, BPA, and other government-managed institutional contracts.
  • Prepare cost estimates in accordance with KSC-SPEC-G-0002, Specification for Compiling Construction Cost Estimates.
  • Prepare change-order fact sheets documenting the description, reason for change, and cost and schedule impact; for changes exceeding $150,000, use the Technical Evaluation Report Template and the Technical Evaluation of Sole Source Contractor Proposals Guide.
  • Use the current R.S. Means database to select line items representing construction task work; identify and price non-price items separately using appropriate wage rates.
  • Maintain proficiency in the current Unit Price Book by RSMeans CostWorks and its listed construction cost data publications.
  • Base estimates on quantities of individual work elements, associated nonpriced tasks and items, performance times, design sketches, and submittals.
  • Review and prepare detailed cost estimates for budgeting and all project execution phases, including pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
  • Assist the Government with negotiations for approved changes, new work modifications, claims, dispute resolution, and final decision-making by the contracting officer.
  • Analyze why project bids may vary from estimated costs and develop budget estimates using relevant standards, policies, and site conditions.
  • Perform cost-estimating data collection, processing, visualization, and presentation tasks.
  • Assist the Government in overseeing overall schedules across concurrent projects during all project execution phases.
  • Develop, maintain, and update overall project schedule templates in coordination with the Government project management team.
  • Assist with general construction contractor progress review and evaluation.
  • Serve as a schedule integrator coordinating schedules across multiple colocated or related projects.
  • Participate in the Cost Schedule Risk Analysis process as needed during planning and design development, and maintain proficiency in its processes and software.
  • Support the Government with associated software licensing renewals and purchasing efforts.
  • Provide management with ongoing and as-requested feedback to ensure consistency in processes and execution across concurrent projects.
  • Review construction project scopes and assist in determining reasonable construction durations.
  • Participate in contract pre-award meetings.
  • Review preliminary construction contractor schedules and cost loading for compliance with contract requirements.
  • Review schedules and Schedules of Values, summarize findings, and identify key deficiencies; review subsequent submissions to verify corrections.
  • Identify risks associated with Government contract administration and potential impacts on construction implementation.
  • Conduct recurring schedule and Schedule of Values reviews and collaborate with construction management teams on required contractor updates.
  • Assist the Government in assessing actual field percentage completion for construction payment purposes.
  • Identify critical-path impacts or shifts, resequence activities including those behind schedule, and identify schedule modifications that do not comply with contract requirements.
  • Provide the Government with regular Schedule Performance Index and Cost Performance Index reporting.
  • Review change orders, estimate their schedule impacts, and recommend implementation methods that eliminate or minimize those impacts.

About the company

Tesla Laboratories provides cyber security, intelligence analysis, financial management, and program management services to federal customers, focusing on the IC and DoD, mainly through subcontracting and prime contracting. It uses a strong business development team to lead or support proposals and aims to be a dependable small-business partner while pursuing prime roles on select projects, including participation in the GSA OASIS Pool 2 program. Its differentiators include a proven DoD financial management background with audit readiness and internal controls services, plus applying IC cyber security capabilities to DoD clients in collaboration with larger firms. The company’s goal is to grow as a leading small-business partner in IC/DoD programs by teaming with larger firms and expanding its cyber security and financial management offerings.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$250K

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Tesla Laboratories $5.4M KFESS IV work through September 30, 2026.
  • DHS lists Tesla Laboratories as incumbent on TSA revenue-reporting recompete, targeted for Q3 FY2026.
  • January 2026 brought a $211.6K National Park Service BPA, showing fresh booking momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Tesla Laboratories faces $7.7M of recompetes within 24 months, including two in six months.
  • NASA drives 77% of obligations; one agency loss would hit revenue fast.
  • Its MAS period ended June 28, 2026, and high concentration creates existential recompete risk.

What makes Tesla Laboratories unique

  • Tesla Laboratories blends NASA facilities engineering with DHS financial controls and federal cybersecurity work.
  • NASA, DHS, and VA incumbencies diversify a small-biz federal portfolio beyond single-program dependence.
  • The firm holds SDVOSB and MAS access, helping win set-aside task orders quickly.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Performance Bonus
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%