Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. is seeking a Cost Estimator Associate to support AF Nuclear Weapons Center operations at Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE. The role focuses on translating quantitative data into actionable cost insights for DoD weapon system programs.

You will work with a team of cost analysts to develop life cycle cost estimates, perform regression analyses, and build complex cost models. A SECRET clearance and DoD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field.
• SECRET clearance required.
• At least three years in the technical/professional discipline with three years in the DoD; experience using ACEIT.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost analysts and SMEs on a variety of projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships using regression analysis.
• Understand technology trends and analyze their impact on cost.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, Microsoft TFS, etc.) and develop metrics and insights for program managers.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodology development.
• Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables and CER 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 the development and execution of contract strategies and program plans.

Skills

ACEIT

Cost analysis

Regression analysis

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

Statistics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ACEIT suite

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

Job description

Overview

Cost Estimator Associate supports AF Nuclear Weapons Center operations at Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE. Join the growing Business Analytics team to translate quantitative data into actionable cost insights.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of cost analysts and subject matter experts on a variety of projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships using regression analysis.
• Understand technology trends and analyze their impact on cost.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, Microsoft TFS, etc.) and develop metrics and insights for program managers.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodology development.
• Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables and 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 the development and execution of contract strategies and program plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field.

• Security: SECRET clearance required.
• Experience: At least three years in the respective technical/professional discipline, with three years in the DoD; candidate must have experience using ACEIT.
• Technical Skills: Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression).
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with supported customers.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-Time On-Site (5 days) at Offutt AFB, NE.
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000.
• Travel: N/A