Defense Cost Estimator Associate — DoD Analytics

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

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.