Sr Cost Estimator Associate Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Sr Cost Estimator Associate Quantech Services, Inc. United States, Massachusetts, Lexington 91 Hartwell Avenue (Show on map) Jun 25, 2025 Job Title
Sr Cost Estimator Associate
Functional Title
Senior Cost Estimator
Contract position State Location
MA – Lexington, MA 02421 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor’s Level Degree
Job Type
Full-time
Job Description Can 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 Estimator supporting the Cyber and Networks Directorate (HN). 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 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:

7+ yearsof 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
Possessthe 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! Salary information below is a general guide only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations.

Salary Range:

$115,000-$130,000 (salary based on years’ of relevant cost estimating experience) Security clearance required
SECRET
Travel
N/A