Senior Cost Estimator with Security Clearance

Job Summary

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

About the Role

Quantech has an immediate opening for a Senior Cost Analyst supporting the AFNWC PAE located at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Senior Cost Analyst will collaborate with a team of Quantech cost analysts & subject matter experts on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Affiliate with program managers in development and execution of contract strategies and program plans

Qualifications

• MA/MS and 10+ Years w 5 in DoD OR BA/BS and 15 Yrs exp w 5 in DoD
• SECRET Clearance required with ability to obtain TOP SECRET
• 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

Requirements

• Position is on-site 5 days a week
• We hire Military!

Benefits

Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations. Salary Range: $130k-155k (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience)