Senior Cost Estimator

Job TitleSenior Cost EstimatorFunctional TitleSenior Cost EstimatorContract position State LocationHanscom Air Force - MA US (Primary)EducationBachelor's Level DegreeJob TypeFull-timeJob DescriptionCan 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 Senior Cost Analyst supporting the AFNWC PAE located at Hanscom AFB, MA.Collaborate with a team of Quantech cost analysts & subject matter experts on a variety of projectsDevelop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programsAnalyze historical data and develop analogies and cost estimating relationships using regression analysisUnderstand technology trends and analyze impact on costAnalyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, Microsoft TFS, etc.) and develop metrics and insights for program managersInterview functional specialists in support of estimating methodology developmentDevelop risk distributions for cost driver variables & cost estimating relationship equationsAnalyze program schedules and quantify schedule uncertaintyStudy, analyze, and develop metrics for complex modern software development programsBuild complex spreadsheet-based program cost models used as decision analysis toolsApply statistics concepts to quantify the probability of success for program budget and schedule plansConduct business case analyses, trade studies and economic analysesAssist program managers in development and execution of contract strategies and program plansCandidate Strengths:Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models, but also able to tackle problems by thinking outside of the boxTechnical fast learner with the ability to communicate with multiple functional teams to gather (programmatic/technical) data and translate it into cost impacts for the governmentExperienced problem solver, comfortable working in ambiguous environments with the ability to lead financial focused conversations with cross functional teamsApproachable team player with the skillset to successfully work a variety of projects and take direction from multipleExperience/coursework using data science, machine learning, visualization and business intelligence tools a plusJob RequirementsRequirements:MA/MS and 10+ Years w 5 in DoD OR BA/BS and 15 Yrs exp w 5 in DoD SECRET Clearance required with ability to obtain TOP SECRETMust have DoD Program Office experienceMust be proficient in ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost EstimatingPossessthe 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 weekWe 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: $130k-155k (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience)Security clearance requiredSECRETTravel