Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

About the role

Quantech Services, Inc. is seeking a Cost Estimator Associate to support AF Nuclear Weapons Center operations at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. The role involves collaborating with cost analysts and subject matter experts on a variety of projects, developing life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs, and translating quantitative data into actionable insights for program managers.

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

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field
• At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, with three years in the DoD
• Experience using ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools)
• Cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with supported customers

Qualifications

• Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models, with the ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Technical fast learner able to communicate with multiple functional teams to gather programmatic/technical data and translate it into cost impacts
• Experienced problem solver comfortable working in ambiguous environments and leading financial-focused conversations with cross-functional teams
• Approachable team player capable of managing a variety of projects and taking direction from multiple sources simultaneously

Pay

Salary range: $95,000 – $115,000 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, business and market considerations).

Schedule

Full-time, on-site (5 days per week) at Offutt AFB.