Defense Operations Research Analyst — Cost Modeling & Analytics

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks a qualified operations research professional to join the Cost Analysis & Rate Development Branch. You will apply quantitative and financial analysis, build cost models, and support rate development across multiple acquisition pathways.

Based at Fort Huachuca, AZ with responsibility for data-driven budgeting and strategic planning, you will collaborate with OCFO and DISA divisions to optimize resources and inform decision making.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Operations Research or related field with strong quantitative focus
• 24 semester hours in math/statistics with calculus coursework
• Experience applying OR/financial methods to large data sets and cost analyses

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: analyze program costs and migration schedules to identify patterns and insights for decision-making
• Modeling: develop cost estimate sources, methods, and projections to forecast outcomes
• Problem Solving: apply analytical methods to support resource allocation and logistics decisions
• Strategy and Planning: collaborate with DISA divisions to align with OCFO objectives via data-driven insights
• Rate Development: support cost recovery models and propose rates for services and alternatives

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial analysis

Cost estimating

Data analysis

Modeling

Education

Operations research degree

Advanced math/statistics courses

Tools

ACEIT

Excel

Power BI

R Studio

Python

Job description

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks a qualified operations research professional to join the Cost Analysis & Rate Development Branch. You will apply quantitative and financial analysis, build cost models, and support rate development across multiple acquisition pathways.

Based at Fort Huachuca, AZ with responsibility for data-driven budgeting and strategic planning, you will collaborate with OCFO and DISA divisions to optimize resources and inform decision making.