Senior Cost Estimator with Security Clearance

Quantech Services Inc.; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Cost Analyst to join the Electronic Systems PEO at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role emphasizes lifecycle cost estimates, DoD program cost analyses, and collaboration with subject matter experts.

You will develop cost relationships, assess schedule risk, and support contract strategy with cross-functional teams. DoD program office experience and SECRET clearance are required; on-site, five days per week.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in a related field with 8+ years of DoD cost estimating experience (5+ with DoD) or BA/BS with 12+ years (5+ with DoD).
• DoD Program Office experience required.
• Proficient in ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating.
• Ability to work independently and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost analysts and SMEs on a variety of projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships using regression analysis.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, Microsoft TFS) and develop metrics for program managers.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodologies.
• Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables and cost estimating relationships.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Cost estimating

Data science

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MA/MS in related field

BA/BS with 12+ years DoD exp

SECRET clearance

Tools

ACEIT

DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating

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 Senior Cost Analyst supporting the Electronic Systems (ES) PEO located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

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

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

• MA/MS and 8+ Years w 5 in DoD OR BA/BS and 12 Yrs exp w 5 in DoD SECRET Clearance required
• 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

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Salary information below is a general guide only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations. Salary Range: $120k-135k (salary based on years’ of relevant cost estimating experience)

Security clearance required SECRET Travel N/A