Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a cost analyst to join a team of subject matter experts on DoD weapon system programs.

You will develop life cycle cost estimates, analyze historical data with regression analysis, and build complex spreadsheet-based models to support program decisions.

Requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, 5+ years of cost analysis experience (with DoD preferred), strong data science skills, and on-site collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models.
• Ability to translate program data into cost impacts for government.
• Experience communicating across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data science / BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon systems.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships via regression.
• Identify technology trends and assess impact on cost.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools and derive metrics for program managers.
• Interview specialists to support estimating methodology development.
• Develop risk distributions for cost drivers and equations.
• Quantify schedule uncertainty from program schedules.
• Study and develop metrics for complex software programs.
• Build spreadsheet-based cost models for decision analysis.
• Apply statistics to quantify probability of success for budgets/schedules.
• Conduct business case analyses and trade studies.
• Assist program managers in contract strategies and program plans.

Skills

Cost analysis

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Regression analysis

Data science concepts

Agile software development

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

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Job Title

Functional Title

Contract position State Location

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

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

Job Requirements

Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, regression)

• 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
• Experience/coursework using data science, machine learning, visualization and business intelligence tools a plus
• Experience with Agile Software Development and/or Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) programs

Colorado Springs, CO

On-Site

5 Days

BA/BS in relevant functional field

MA/MS and 7 Years w 5 in DoD OR BA/BS and 9 Yrs exp w 5 in DoD

5 Years

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