Senior DoD Cost Estimator | Lifecycle Analytics

Quantech Services, Inc.; Massachusetts; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A defense contracting firm is looking for a Senior Cost Analyst to join their Business Analytics team at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This full-time role entails developing lifecycle cost estimates for DoD programs and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in cost estimating, and a SECRET Clearance. The salary ranges from $120k to $135k, depending on experience. A BA/BS or MA/MS in a relevant field is required along with experience in a DoD environment.

Qualifikationen

• 12 years of experience with 5 years in DoD for BA/BS or 8 years with 5 in DoD for MA/MS.
• Must possess a SECRET Clearance.
• DoD Program Office experience is required.

Aufgaben

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon systems.
• Collaborate with cost analysts to provide insights on projects.
• Analyze program schedules and quantify uncertainty.

Kenntnisse

Analyzing datasets

Statistical modeling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data science and machine learning

Ausbildung

BA/BS

MA/MS

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Title

Functional Title

Contract position State Location

Hanscom Air Force - MA US (Primary)

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

• 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

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
• Possessthe 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 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)