Sr Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

Specific Duties

• 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
• Auxiliary program managers in development and execution of contract strategies and program plans

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models
• Able to think creatively to solve problems
• Technical fast learner with the ability to communicate with multiple functional teams
• Experienced problem solver, comfortable working in ambiguous environments
• Comfortable leading financial focused conversations with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000 (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience)