Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Cost Estimator Associate to join their dynamic Business Analytics team. This role involves translating quantitative data into actionable insights, supporting critical Department of Defense acquisition programs. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in cost analysis, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to modern weapon systems development while honing your skills in cost, schedule, and risk analysis. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and problem-solving, and be part of impactful projects that shape the future of defense technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

21 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses

3 semester hours of Calculus or Statistics

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Statistical Software

Job description

Job Title

Cost Estimator Associate

Functional Title

Cost Estimator Associate

Contract Position - Location

Hanscom Air Force - MA, US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

We hire military professionals. Can you translate quantitative data into insights? 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 the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF).
• Our clients require analytical support for systems including aircraft, radars, IT, agile DevSecOps, cyber, and ISR missions. We support DoD Software Factories implementing agile frameworks, integrating systems from multiple services, and developing weapon systems with common tools and continuous authority to operate. This is an opportunity to develop skills in cost, schedule, and risk analysis while contributing to modern weapon systems development.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of cost analysts and subject matter experts on various projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data, develop cost estimating relationships using regression analysis.
• Understand technology trends and analyze their impact on cost.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools and develop metrics for program managers.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodology development.
• Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables and cost estimating relationships.
• Analyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertainty.
• Develop metrics for complex software development programs.
• Build spreadsheet-based program cost models for decision analysis.
• Apply statistical concepts to quantify success probabilities for budgets and schedules.
• Conduct business case, trade, and economic analyses.
• Assist program managers with contract strategies and program planning.

Candidate Strengths

• Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models, with creative problem-solving skills.
• Fast learner with strong communication skills across functional teams.
• Experienced in problem-solving, comfortable in ambiguous environments, capable of leading financial discussions.
• Approachable team player capable of managing multiple projects and directions.

Job Requirements

• Experience or coursework in data science, machine learning, visualization, and business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret is a plus.
• Three to five years of DoD or USG cost analysis or relevant quantitative analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 21 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses and 3 semester hours of Calculus or Statistics.
• Degrees in Math, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Data Science, or Computer Engineering preferred.

Work, Physical, and Mental Requirements

Refer to standard Quantech role requirements. The role is primarily sedentary, involving standard office equipment. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 lbs. Mental demands include reading, effective communication, and maintaining professionalism.

Security Clearance

Required: SECRET