Cost Estimator Associate - DoD Program Analytics

Quantech Services Inc.

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 135,000

Full time

7 hours ago
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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.

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