Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Lackland Air Force Base (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A military support services company is seeking a Cost Estimator Associate at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The candidate will work with a team to develop cost estimates for DoD programs, analyze data and develop cost relationships, and support program managers with insights. Ideal candidates should have 3-7 years of experience in cost analysis, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be familiar with JIRA and Microsoft TFS. The role is hybrid with a salary range of $85,000-$100,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance upgrade to TS upon hire required.
• Experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics).
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost analysts on projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD programs.
• Analyze historical data to develop cost estimation relationships.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Data visualization

Education

3-7 years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

ACEIT

Job description

About the Role

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

Quantech has an immediate opening for a Cost Estimator Associate supporting the C3I&N Directorate at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

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

Job Requirements

• Secret upgrading to TS upon hire
• Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: 3-7 yearsof DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)
• Must be familiar with ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating
• Possessthe 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.

We hire Military!

Hybrid - 2-3 days in office

Salary Range

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

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000 (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience)

Security Clearance Required

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