Cost Estimator Associate - DoD Program Analytics

Quantech Services Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a senior cost analyst to develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs and to perform regression-based analysis on historical data.

You will analyze software progress tools like JIRA and MS TFS, build risk distributions, quantify schedule uncertainty, and support program managers with data-driven cost insights in a fast-paced, security-cleared environment.

Qualifications

• Cost analysis experience or relevant quantitative analysis experience.
• Proficient in analyzing datasets and building statistical models.
• Able to communicate data insights to cross-functional teams.
• Technical fast learner with ability to gather data and translate into cost impacts.
• Experience with data science, ML, visualization and BI tools a plus.
• Experience with Agile Software Development and SWP programs.
• Colorado Springs, CO On-Site with 5–7 years of DoD-related experience and clearances.
• Top Secret/SSBI clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships using regression.
• Understand tech trends and analyze impact on cost.
• Analyze software progress tracking tools (JIRA, MS TFS) and develop metrics for PMs.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodology.
• Develop risk distributions for cost drivers and cost-estimating relationships.
• Analyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertainty.
• Study and develop metrics for complex software development programs.
• Build complex spreadsheet-based program cost models for decision analysis.
• Apply statistics to quantify probability of success for budgets and schedules.
• Conduct business case analyses, trade studies, and economic analyses.
• Assist PMs in development and execution of contract strategies and program plans.

Skills

Cost analysis

Statistics / regression

Data analysis

DoD experience

Cross-functional communication

Agile SWP familiarity

Top Secret Clearance

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

MA/MS in relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

Job description

Quantech Services Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a senior cost analyst to develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs and to perform regression-based analysis on historical data.

You will analyze software progress tools like JIRA and MS TFS, build risk distributions, quantify schedule uncertainty, and support program managers with data-driven cost insights in a fast-paced, security-cleared environment.