Cost Estimator Associate

Position

Journeyman Cost Analyst — Electronic Systems (ES) PEO, Hanscom AFB, MA (Full‑time)

Join our growing Business Analytics team at Quantech Services, Inc. as a Journeyman Cost Analyst supporting the Electronic Systems (ES) Program Executive Office.

• Collaborate with Quantech cost analysts and 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 their impact on cost.
• Analyze software program progress tracking tools (JIRA, Microsoft TFS, etc.) and develop metrics and insights for program managers.
• Interview functional specialists to support estimating methodology development.
• Develop risk distributions for cost driver variables and 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.

• Proficient in analyzing datasets and developing statistical models, and think outside the box.
• Technical fast learner able to communicate with multiple functional teams to gather data and translate it into cost impacts for the government.
• Experienced problem solver comfortable working in ambiguous environments and leading financial focused conversations with cross‑functional teams.
• Approachable team player able to work on a variety of projects and take direction from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience/coursework using data science, machine learning, visualization, and business intelligence tools a plus.

• MA/MS with 5+ years (3 in DoD) or BA/BS with 8 years (5 in DoD).
• SECRET clearance required.
• DoD Program Office experience.
• Proficiency in ACEIT and DoD Lifecycle Cost Estimating.
• Ability to work independently and apply proper procedures and processes related to assigned tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with supported customers.
• On‑site presence 5 days a week.

Bachelor's Level Degree (MA/MS or BA/BS with DoD experience as described).

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 (based on relevant cost estimating experience).