Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

Quantech Services Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. is seeking a Cost Estimator Associate to support the C3I&N Directorate at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. The role involves developing life cycle cost estimates for DoD programs, analyzing data, and building complex cost models to inform program decisions.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of DoD cost analysis experience, be familiar with ACEIT, and possess strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an in-office setting at Lackland AFB.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)
• Must be familiar with ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating
• Ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to their assigned tasks.
• Possess strong communication skills and utilize those skills to build relationships with supported customers. We hire Military! Position is primarily in-office; work performed at Lackland AFB.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cost analysis

Regression analysis

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Communication

Tools

ACEIT

DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

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 the C3I&N Directorate at Lackland AFB in San Antonio.

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
• Experience/coursework using data science, machine learning, visualization and business intelligence tools a plus Job Requirements Job Requirements Requirements:
• SECRET Clearance required
• Recommended Education/Experience Requirements:

3-7 years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)

• Must be familiar with ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating
• Possess the ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to their assigned tasks.
• Possess strong communication skills and utilize those skills to build relationships with supported customers. We hire Military! Position is primarily in-office; work performed at Lackland 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: $85,000-$100,000 (salary based on years’ of relevant cost estimating experience) Security clearance required SECRET