Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Deltek Talent Management is seeking a Cost Estimator Associate for a full-time on-site position at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. The role involves collaborating with cost analysts, developing cost estimates for DoD programs, and analyzing data to support decision-making. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, have at least three years of relevant experience, and must have a SECRET clearance. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required.
• At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline.
• Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost analysts and subject matter experts.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Conduct business case analyses, trade studies, and economic analyses.

Skills

Analyzing datasets

Statistical modeling

Communication with functional teams

Problem solving

Building relationships

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field

Tools

ACEIT

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

Job description

Cost Estimator Associate

Full‑time, on‑site position at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Quantech 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 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 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 statistical 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, and able to tackle problems by thinking outside of the box.
• Technical fast learner capable of communicating with multiple functional teams to gather data and translate it into cost impacts for the government.
• Experienced problem solver, comfortable working in ambiguous environments and leading financial‑focused conversations with cross‑functional teams.
• Approachable team player with the skillset to successfully work on a variety of projects and take direction from multiple sources at once.

Job Requirements

• SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field.
• At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, at least three of which must be in the DoD; candidate must have experience using ACEIT.
• Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with supported customers.

Additional Information

We hire Military! Position is full‑time on‑site (5 days per week) at Offutt AFB.

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

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000.