Sr Cost Estimator Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. Cost Estimator Associate, where your expertise in cost analysis and quantitative methods will be pivotal in supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the USAF and USSF, analyzing data to develop life cycle cost estimates and contributing to the development of modern weapon systems. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, applying your analytical skills to influence decision-making and drive efficiency in complex environments. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of DoD or USG cost analysis or relevant quantitative experience.
• Proficiency in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models.

Responsibilities

• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimating relationships.
• Collaborate with cost analysts on various projects.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Problem-Solving

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Analysis

21 Semester Hours in Quantitative Analysis Courses

3 Semester Hours of Calculus or Statistics

Tools

BI Tools

Data Science Tools

Machine Learning Tools

Job description

Job Title

Sr Cost Estimator Associate

Functional Title

Sr. Cost Estimator Associate

Contract position State Location

Remote (Virtual) - US - US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

We hire military professionals. Can you translate quantitative data into insight? If so, we want you to join our growing Business Analytics team at Quantech Services, Inc.

Overview / Customer Profile

Seeking energetic professionals with expertise in cost, statistical, economic and/or quantitative analysis to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs within the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF). Our clients require analytical support for a wide range of systems including aircraft, radars, IT, agile DevSecOps, cyber, and ISR missions. We support DoD Software Factories implementing agile frameworks, integrating systems from multiple services, and developing weapon systems with common tools and continuous authority to operate. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in cost, schedule, and risk analysis while contributing to modern weapon systems development.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of cost analysts and subject matter experts on various projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data, develop cost estimating relationships, and utilize regression analysis.
• Understand technology trends and analyze their impact on cost.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools and develop metrics and insights for program managers.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodology development.
• Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables and cost estimating relationship equations.
• Analyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertainty.
• Develop metrics for complex software development programs.
• Build spreadsheet-based program cost models for decision analysis.
• Apply statistical concepts to quantify success probabilities for budgets and schedules.
• Conduct business case analyses, trade studies, and economic analyses.
• Assist program managers with contract strategies and program planning.

Candidate Strengths

• Proficiency in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models, with problem-solving skills.
• Technical fast learner capable of communicating across teams and translating data into cost impacts.
• Experienced in problem-solving, comfortable in ambiguous environments, and able to lead discussions.
• Approachable team player with multi-project and multi-source work skills.

Job Requirements

• Experience with data science, machine learning, visualization, and BI tools is a plus.
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret is a plus.
• Five to ten years of DoD or USG cost analysis or relevant quantitative experience.
• Education: BS/BA with 21 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses and 3 semester hours of Calculus or Statistics. Typical degrees include Math, Industrial/Electrical Engineering, Economics, Data Science, or Computer Engineering.

Work, Physical, and Mental Requirements: Please see standard Quantech role requirements. The work environment is a professional office setting, primarily sedentary but may involve lifting up to 40 lbs, filing, and moving files. Mental demands include reading, effective communication, and maintaining professionalism.

Security clearance required

SECRET

Travel

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