Sr Cost Estimator Associate Security Clearance

Position: Sr Cost Estimator Associate with Security Clearance
Can you translate quantitative data into insight? If so we want you to join our growing Business Analytics team at Quantech Services, Inc.
* 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: 12+ years' experience with 5+ in 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.