DoD Cost Estimator: Life-Cycle & Risk Analytics

Quantech Services, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Deltek Talent Management is seeking a Cost Estimator Associate for a full-time on-site position at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. The role involves collaborating with cost analysts, developing cost estimates for DoD programs, and analyzing data to support decision-making. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, have at least three years of relevant experience, and must have a SECRET clearance. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required.
• At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline.
• Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost analysts and subject matter experts.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Conduct business case analyses, trade studies, and economic analyses.

Skills

Analyzing datasets

Statistical modeling

Communication with functional teams

Problem solving

Building relationships

Education

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

Tools

ACEIT

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

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Job Title

Functional Title

Cost Analyst II

Contract position State Location

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

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

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.