Sr Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services • Lexington, MA

257d • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Can you translate quantitative data into insight? If so we want you to join our growing Business Analytics team at Quantech Services, Inc. Quantech has an immediate opening for a Senior Cost Estimator supporting the Cyber and Networks Directorate (HN). Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: Collaborate with a team of Quantech cost analysts & subject matter experts on a variety of projects. Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs. Analyze historical data and develop analogies and cost estimating relationships using regression analysis. Understand technology trends and analyze impact on cost. Analyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, Microsoft TFS, etc.) and develop metrics and insights for program managers. Interview functional specialists in support of estimating methodology development. Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables & cost estimating relationship equations. Analyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertainty. Study, analyze, and develop metrics for complex modern software development programs. Build complex spreadsheet-based program cost models used as decision analysis tools. Apply statistics concepts to quantify the probability of success for program budget and schedule plans. Conduct business case analyses, trade studies and economic analyses. Assist program managers in development and execution of contract strategies and program plans.

Requirements

• SECRET Clearance required
• 7+ years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)
• Must have DoD Program Office experience
• Must be proficient in ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating
• Possess the ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to their assigned tasks
• Possess strong communication skills and utilize those skills to build relationships with supported customers

Nice To Haves

• Experience/coursework using data science, machine learning, visualization and business intelligence tools

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Quantech cost analysts & subject matter experts on a variety of projects
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs
• Analyze historical data and develop analogies and cost estimating relationships using regression analysis
• Understand technology trends and analyze impact on cost
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, Microsoft TFS, etc.) and develop metrics and insights for program managers
• Interview functional specialists in support of estimating methodology development
• Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables & cost estimating relationship equations
• Analyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertainty
• Study, analyze, and develop metrics for complex modern software development programs
• Build complex spreadsheet-based program cost models used as decision analysis tools
• Apply statistics concepts to quantify the probability of success for program budget and schedule plans
• Conduct business case analyses, trade studies and economic analyses
• Assist program managers in development and execution of contract strategies and program plans

Benefits

• Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000 (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree