Cost Estimator Associate

Cost Estimator AssociateQuantech has an immediate opening for a Cost Estimator Associate supporting the C3I&N Directorate at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. 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 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 Requirements Requirements:Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: 3-7 years of DoD or USG cost analysis experience or relevant experience in quantitative analysis positions (economic analysis, analytics, statistics, regression)Must be familiar with ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost EstimatingPossess 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.We hire Military! Hybrid - 2-3 days in office Salary information below is a general guide only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations. Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000 (salary based on years' of relevant cost estimating experience) group id: 10118089