Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

Job Summary

Can you join our growing Business Analytics team at Quantech Services, Inc.? We have an immediate opening for a Cost Estimator Associate supporting the C3I&N Directorate at Lackland AFB in San Antonio.

About the Role

Quantech is seeking a Cost Estimator Associate to collaborate with a team of Quantech cost analysts & subject matter experts on various projects, including developing life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs, analyzing historical data, and conducting business case analyses.

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
• Absorb and execute program manager's contract strategies and program plans

Qualifications

• Secret upgrading to TS upon hire
• Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: 3-7 years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)
• Must be familiar with 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

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000-$100,000 based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations.

Schedule

Hybrid - 2-3 days in office