Job Details

Cost Analysis/Estimating
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 implement Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition program trade-off research and decision support analysis.

Analyst will quantify costs, benefits, and risks for multiple Courses of Action (COAs) that would provide solutions to an identified requirement and make recommendations to leadership on which to select based on the results of analysis.

This is an opportunity to develop skills in cost, schedule, and risk analysis.

General Responsibilities:

Collaborate with a team of Quantech cost analysts & subject matter experts on a variety of forms of analysis
Develop life cycle cost estimates for DoD weapon system programs (aircraft, radar, encryption devices, 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
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.

Security clearance required:  Active Secret

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.