DoD Cost Estimator & Analytics Lead

Quantech Services Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services Inc. is seeking a cost analyst to join a team focused on DoD weapon system program cost estimation. You will develop life cycle cost estimates, analyze histories, and build regression-based cost relationships to inform program decisions.

You will partner with subject matter experts and program managers, assess technology trends, and translate data into actionable cost insights using ACEIT, SEER, and related tools. Strong communication in cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Cost analysis experience or related quantitative analysis background (economics, analytics, statistics, regression).
• Able to analyze datasets and develop statistical models; creative problem solver.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams to translate data into cost impacts.
• Proven ability to lead financial discussions in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with cost estimation of Agile Software Development and SWP programs.
• Familiarity with ACEIT, SEER, COCOMO, and TruePlanning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships using regression.
• Assess technology trends and their impact on cost.
• Analyze software program progress tools (JIRA, MS TFS) and develop metrics for PMs.
• Build complex spreadsheet-based program cost models for decision analysis.
• Conduct business case analyses and trade studies.

Skills

ACEIT Suite

Excel

Data science

Machine learning

Visualization tools

Business intelligence

SEER Software

COCOMO

TruePlanning

Cost estimation

Tools

ACEIT

SEER Software

COCOMO

TruePlanning

JIRA

MS TFS

Job description

Quantech Services Inc. is seeking a cost analyst to join a team focused on DoD weapon system program cost estimation. You will develop life cycle cost estimates, analyze histories, and build regression-based cost relationships to inform program decisions.

You will partner with subject matter experts and program managers, assess technology trends, and translate data into actionable cost insights using ACEIT, SEER, and related tools. Strong communication in cross-functional teams is essential.