Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

Quantech Services Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); In loco; USD 115.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Quantech Services Inc. is seeking a cost analyst to develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs and to analyze historical data using regression analysis. You will work with cost analysts and subject matter experts to translate data into cost impacts for government programs.

The role requires strong statistical modeling, data visualization, and experience with Agile Software Development/Pathway programs. On-site in Colorado Springs with a security clearance preferred.

Competenze

• Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models.
• Able to translate programmatic/technical data into cost impacts for the government.
• Experience solving problems in ambiguous environments with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data science, machine learning, visualization and BI tools is a plus.
• Experience with Agile Software Development and SWP programs.

Mansioni

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships using regression analysis.
• Study, analyze, and develop metrics for complex software development programs.
• Build complex spreadsheet-based program cost models used as decision analysis tools.
• Assist program managers in development and execution of contract strategies and program plans.
• Apply statistics concepts to quantify probability of budget/schedule success.

Conoscenze

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Cost estimation

Data visualization

Excel

Agile SWP

Cross-functional comms

Formazione

BA/BS in relevant field

MA/MS in related field

Strumenti

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

Descrizione del lavoro

Collaborate with a team of Quantech cost analysts & subject matter experts on a variety of projects

Responsibilities

• 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

Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)

Requirements

• 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
• Experience/coursework using data science, machine learning, visualization and business intelligence tools a plus
• Experience with Agile Software Development and/or Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) programs

Colorado Springs, CO On-Site 5 Days BA/BS in relevant functional field MA/MS and 7 Years w 5 in DoD OR BA/BS and 9 Yrs exp w 5 in DoD

5 Years Top Secret Clearance Salary information below is a general guide only.

Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations. Salary Range: $115,000- $135,000 We hire Military! Security clearance required