Junior Operations Research Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial management services seeks a professional to analyze space system cost data and develop life cycle cost estimates. The role involves applying advanced statistical techniques and normalizing data to provide accurate cost estimates. Ideal candidates will have experience in cost analysis and modeling within the space systems sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost data analysis and modeling.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical techniques.
• Ability to develop cost estimating methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze space system cost data and develop life cycle cost estimates.
• Collect and normalize cost and technical data.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques for accurate cost estimates.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Multivariate regression analysis

Risk analysis

Cost improvement curve analysis

Data normalization

Job description

Job Description

Analyze space system cost data and develop models/methods for life cycle cost estimates, including:

1. Ground systems
2. Communications
3. Launch
4. Operations and maintenance
5. Facilities costs

Collect and normalize cost and technical data to develop cost estimating relationships and design cost estimating methods. Apply advanced statistical techniques, normalize data, perform multivariate regression analysis, risk analysis, cost improvement curve analysis, and inflation techniques to provide accurate and defensible cost estimates for space systems.

Company Description

Quest exists because of the expertise and work ethic of our employees. We are a team of individuals with diverse and expansive skill sets, with experience in a wide range of financial management services across several organizations.