Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

Quantech Services Inc.; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. seeks a Cost Estimator Associate to support AF Nuclear Weapons Center operations at Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE. Role involves developing lifecycle cost estimates, analyzing data, and building cost models with DoD programs.

Requires SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field, and at least three years of DoD experience (ACEIT preferred). On-site, full-time position with salary range disclosed.

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field.
• At least three years of experience in the DoD; ACEIT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships using regression analysis.
• Analyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertainty.
• Build complex spreadsheet-based program cost models for decision analysis.
• Collaborate with cost analysts and subject matter experts on multiple projects.
• Assist program managers in development and execution of contract strategies and program plans.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Regression analysis

Cost estimation

Communication

Education

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

Tools

ACEIT

Job description

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 AF Nuclear Weapons Center operations at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. 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 sources at once. Job Requirements:
• SECRET Clearance required.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience: At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD; candidate must have experience using ACEIT.
• Technical Skills: Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression).
• Soft Skills: Possess strong communication skills and utilize those skills to build relationships with supported customers. We hire Military! Position is Full-Time On-Site (5 Days); work performed at Offuit 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.