Sr Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

Quantech Services Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. is seeking a Business Analytics specialist to translate quantitative data into actionable insights for DoD programs in Massachusetts.

You will collaborate with cost analysts and SMEs, develop life cycle cost estimates, and analyze historical data to build cost estimation models and risk distributions. Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and tools like JIRA and MS TFS will support program managers in tracking progress and making informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant quantitative analysis background.
• Experience with regression analysis and developing cost estimation relationships.
• Ability to translate program data into cost impacts for government programs.
• Strong communication skills to engage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of cost analysts and SMEs on diverse projects.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs.
• Analyze historical data and develop cost estimation relationships using regression analysis.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, MS TFS) and derive metrics for PMs.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodology development.
• Build risk distributions and cost driver relationship equations.
• Analyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertainty.
• Develop metrics for complex software development programs.
• Create spreadsheet-based cost models used for decision analysis.
• Apply statistics to quantify probability of success for budgets and schedules.
• Conduct business case analyses and trade studies.
• Assist program managers in contract strategy and program planning.

Skills

Cost analysis

Regression analysis

Data analysis

Statistics

Data visualization

Machine learning

Business intelligence

Cross-functional comms

Spreadsheet modeling

Data science

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft TFS

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.

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

Requirements:

• SECRET Clearance required

Recommended Education/Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of 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.

We hire Military! Salary information below is a general guide only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations. Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000 (salary based on years’ of relevant cost estimating experience) Security clearance required SECRET Travel N/A