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 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 Requirements: * SECRET Clearance required * Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: 12+ years' experience with 5+ 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: $115,000-$125,000 (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience)
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