Max Watstein is a Lead Associate at Herren Associates overseeing the Cost Estimating competency. Max has over 13 years of cost estimating experience supporting the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, JPEO-CBD, and DAU. He currently splits his time serving as the deputy program manager for the NAVSEA 05C Cost Engineering contract and developing cost estimating curriculum for DAU as a Subject Matter Expert. With a wealth of cost estimating knowledge, Max promotes best practices across Herren Associates by providing both formal training and personalized mentorship to junior, mid-level, and senior employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Max is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) and holds a BA in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. Max lives in Falls Church with his wife, two children, and two dogs. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing ice hockey, golf, and cooking for his friends and family.