Principal Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance

1 day ago

Hanscom AFB, MA, United States Quantech Services, Inc. Full-time
Can you translate quantitative data into insight? If so we want you to join our growing Business Analytics team at Quantech Services, Inc. Quantech has an immediate opening for a Principal Cost Estimator Associate supporting the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA.  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:
* Top SECRET Clearance required
* Recommended Education/Experience

Requirements:
15+ years’ experience with 10+ in 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.
* Position is on-site 5 days a week 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: $140,000-$155,000 (salary based on years’ of relevant cost estimating experience) Security clearance required TOPSEC Travel N/A