Sr Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services • Lexington, MA

259d • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Quantech Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join our Business Analytics team, specifically supporting the Cyber and Networks Directorate (HN). This role involves collaborating with a team of cost analysts and subject matter experts on various projects, developing life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs, and analyzing historical data to create cost estimating relationships using regression analysis. The position requires an understanding of technology trends and their impact on costs, as well as the ability to analyze software program progress tracking tools and develop metrics for program managers. The Senior Cost Estimator will also conduct business case analyses, trade studies, and economic analyses, assisting program managers in the 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 based on years of relevant cost estimating experience
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment for military personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees