OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT in Norfolk seeks an Operations Research Analyst in the Engineering and Product Support Department, Navy Price Fighters Division. You will apply OR methods to analyze cost, price, forecasting, and decision support for programs and weapon systems.

You will work with data from multiple systems to inform planning, coordinate with contractors and military personnel, and contribute to program success in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Experience applying operations research methods to support decision making.
• Demonstrated cost and price analysis experience.
• Ability to forecast demand and perform cost analysis.
• Experience supporting contractors and military personnel.

Skills

Cost and price analysis

Cost, schedule & technical integration

Data analysis from systems or sampling

Forecasting and correlation analysis

Contractor and military support

Job description

Summary

You will serve as an OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST in the Engineering and Product Support Department, Navy Price Fighters Division of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Conducting cost and price analysis
• Integrating cost, schedule, and technical considerations to support project planning and execution
• Using data from data systems or sampling to apply operations research methods to support decision making
• Applying a multidisciplinary approach to complex analytical issues, including demand forecasting, cost analysis, and correlation analysis
• Providing support to contractors and other military personnel

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Individual Occupational Requirements, Series 1515 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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