Principal Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Cost Estimator Associate to join the Business Analytics team supporting the C3I & N Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA. This on-site role requires 15+ years in cost analysis, including 10+ years in DoD contexts, and proficiency with ACEIT and DoD lifecycle cost estimating.

You will lead cost estimation efforts, develop life cycle cost models, analyze data, quantify risk, and support program managers with contract strategies and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cost analysis, with 10+ years in DoD/USG contexts.
• Proficient in ACEIT and DoD lifecycle cost estimating methodologies.
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost analysts and SMEs on diverse projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and build cost estimating relationships via regression.
• Assess software program progress tools and provide metrics for program managers.
• Create risk distributions for cost drivers and estimate schedule uncertainty.
• Build spreadsheet-based cost models used for decision analysis.
• Support program managers in contract strategy and planning.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Cost estimation

Regression analysis

Financial analysis

Education

15+ years DoD/USG cost analysis experience

Tools

ACEIT

DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating

Job description

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 Principal Cost Estimator Associate supporting the C3I & N Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA. 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

• Top SECRET Clearance required
• Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: 15+ years' experience with 10+ in DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)
• Must have DoD Program Office experience
• Must be proficient in 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.
• Position is on-site 5 days a week

Salary

Salary Range: $140,000-$155,000 (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience)