Navy Price Fighters - Operations Research Analyst (GS-1515-5/7/9/11/12)

TN United Kingdom; Hales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the Navy Price Fighters team, focusing on operations research and cost analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant cost-saving measures for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. As part of a small, expert team, you will engage in proposal evaluations and contract negotiations, ensuring fair pricing for essential defense contracts. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a background in mathematics, economics, or data analytics, this is the perfect chance to support the warfighter while advancing your career in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet minimum qualifications and educational eligibility requirements.
• 0-3 years of experience desired in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Support government customers with proposal evaluations for defense contracts.
• Provide analytical and technical support throughout the acquisition life cycle.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematics

Operations Research

Data Analytics

Economics

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

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Navy Price Fighters - Operations Research Analyst (GS-1515-5/7/9/11/12), Hales

Client: Naval Supply Systems Command

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cd5d47fdf15b

Job Views: 47

Posted: 10.04.2025

Expiry Date: 25.05.2025

Job Description:

Position Description

The US Navy Price Fighters invite all engineering, math, science, operations research, economics, and business majors who are interested in a civilian acquisition career with the Navy to apply. Price Fighters seek candidates who want to help the Federal Government reduce total ownership cost for Department of Defense procured materiel that encompasses a wide range of items, from piece parts through complete weapon systems. The Price Fighters are a devoted group of engineers, technicians, and analysts who provide direct engineering-based cost analyses and contract negotiation support throughout the complete spectrum of acquisition. Price Fighters support the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Department of Defense, and Civilian Federal Agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, and NASA.

This position is located at the Price Fighters Department in Norfolk, VA.

Targeted Majors: Mathematics, Finance, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Save taxpayer dollars while supporting the warfighter with a career at Navy Price Fighters (NPF), a division within NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support. As an employee at Navy Price Fighters, you will support government customers with proposal evaluations to ensure defense contracts are awarded at a fair and reasonable price.

NPF is a small group of civil service technical experts that was founded in order to fight price gouging brought to light in the 1980s by Congress. Our original objective was to help the Department of Defense and other civilian federal agencies combat paying for "ordinary products at extraordinary prices." Today, the NPF division has expanded in expertise and services offered with a long-standing reputation of providing superb results. We provide analytical and technical support to our customers throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle for various weapon systems. Our success thrives on a diversified workforce made up of engineers, operations research analysts, business management specialists, and industrial specialists with varying backgrounds, skills, experiences, and career paths. At our core, our mission is to save taxpayer dollars while supporting the warfighter.

Pay Plan: GS

Grade: 7

Full Performance Level: 11

Experience Desired: 0-3 Years

Qualifications: Please know this recruiting event does not require traditional rating and ranking procedures as stated in OPM policy guidelines. However, candidates must meet minimum qualifications for the position and educational eligibility requirements.