Cost Estimator Associate

Company: Quantech Services, Inc.
Location: Warner Robins
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Can you translate quantitative data into insight? If so we want you to join our growing Business Analytics at Quantech Services, Inc. Cost Estimator: Seeking dedicated professionals with expertise in cost, statistical, economic and/or quantitative analysis to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs within the Battle Management Directorate. This is an opportunity to develop skills in cost, schedule, and risk analysis. Responsibilities: * 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 (aircraft, radar, and IT systems)
* Analyze historical data and develop analogies and cost estimating relationships using regression analysis
* Understand technology trends and analyze impact on cost
* 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 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 sources at once Job Requirements Requirements: * Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret level clearance
* 3 to 5 years of experience in cost, statistical, economic and/or quantitative analysis related fields Education: * Must have a BS/BA with 21 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses, plus 3 semester hours of Calculus. WORK, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS * Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing maybe required . This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs. Mental Demands: Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism. Security clearance required SECRET Travel N/A

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