Quantech has an immediate opening for a Senior Cost Estimator supporting the Cyber and Networks Directorate (HN). 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:

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.

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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-$130,000 (salary based on years’ of relevant cost estimating experience)

Security clearance required

SECRET

Travel

N/A

Job ID

3677

Security Clearance

SECRET

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