Principal Cost Estimator – Data-Driven DoD Programs

Quantech Services Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst to collaborate with a team of cost analysts and subject matter experts on DoD weapon system programs. You will develop life cycle cost estimates, analyze data, and build models to support program decisions.

You will interview functional specialists, apply regression analysis, and develop cost estimating relationships. Proficiency with ACEIT, SEER, COCOMO, and Excel is beneficial; experience with data science tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Tools

ACEIT Software Suite

Excel

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

SEER Software

CO$TAT

COCOMO

TruePlanning

Job description

Quantech Services Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst to collaborate with a team of cost analysts and subject matter experts on DoD weapon system programs. You will develop life cycle cost estimates, analyze data, and build models to support program decisions.

You will interview functional specialists, apply regression analysis, and develop cost estimating relationships. Proficiency with ACEIT, SEER, COCOMO, and Excel is beneficial; experience with data science tools is a plus.