Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and analytics firm is looking for a Cost Estimator Associate to join their Business Analytics team. This role involves analyzing data to support Department of Defense programs, developing cost estimates for weapon systems, and collaborating with professionals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in cost analysis or quantitative analysis. Salary ranges from $115,000 to $130,000, and an active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in data science and machine learning is a plus.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• 3-5 years of cost analysis experience in DoD or USG.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost analysts on projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for weapon systems.
• Analyze historical data and metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Data Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

Job description

Job Title

Cost Estimator Associate

Functional Title

Cost Estimator Associate

Contract Position

Hanscom Air Force - MA US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

WE HIRE MILITARY

Can you translate quantitative data into insight? If so we want you to join our growing Business Analytics team at Quantech Services, Inc.

Overview / Customer Profile

Seeking energetic professionals with expertise in cost, statistical, economic and/or quantitative analysis to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs within United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF).

Our clients require analytical support for a wide range of systems - including aircraft, radars, IT, agile DevSecOps, cyber, and ISR missions. We support a number of DoD Software Factories implementing agile development frameworks, bringing together disparate systems from multiple services, and common development platforms for weapon systems with common tools with a continuous authority to operate. This is an opportunity to develop skills in cost, schedule, and risk analysis while contributing to the successful development of cutting edge modern weapon systems.

General 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

Candidate Strengths:

• Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models, but also able to tackle problems by thinking outside of the box
• Technical fast learner with the ability to communicate with multiple functional teams to gather (programmatic/technical) data and translate it into cost impacts for the government
• Experienced problem solver, comfortable working in ambiguous environments with the ability to lead financial focused conversations with cross functional teams
• Approachable team player with the skillset to successfully work a variety of projects and take direction from multiple sources at once

Salary information below is a general guide only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000

Job Requirements

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

Active Secret clearance required. Top Secret a plus.

Three to five years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)

Must have a BS/BA with 21 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses, plus 3 semester hours of Calculus or Statistics

Typical Degrees: Math, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Computer Engineering

Work, Physical and Mental Requirements

Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Mental Demands: Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.

Security clearance required

SECRET

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