Operations Research Analyst/Cost Tech Expert

Air Force Civilian Service; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in Ohio seeks an Operations Research Analyst/Cost Tech Expert to support AFLCMC and the F-35 JPO at WPAFB. This role involves advanced modeling, data analysis, and cost estimation across major programs.

You will develop mathematical models, evaluate alternatives, and provide technical guidance on large projects, with responsibilities that impact top-level decisions and acquisition of system capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive modeling and simulation expertise applied to defense programs.
• Advanced data analysis and mathematical modeling skills.
• Calculus coursework and operations research knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Performs broad operations research analyses using advanced techniques.
• Develops study plans, evaluates alternatives, and defines problems.
• Determines data sources, sample sizes, and designs data collection.
• Builds mathematical models and computer programs to support projects.
• Serves as an expert on modeling and simulation techniques.
• Provides technical guidance on large projects and phases.

Skills

Modeling and simulation

Data analysis

Mathematical modeling

Education

Degree in Operations Research

Calculus coursework (≥3 credit hours)

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COST TECH EXPERT (NH-1515-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), F-35 Joint Program Office, WPAFB, OH.

Value of Position (VoP): 78

Qualifications

In this position you will serve as an Operations Research Analyst/Cost Tech Expert estimator within an ACAT I Joint Program overseeing US Air Force, US Navy, and US Marine Corps requirements.

Duties For This Position Typically Include

• Performs a broad range of operations research analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
• Performs studies of issues arising in varied subjects of advanced difficulty and complexity.
• Establishes assumptions, measure of effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives.
• Analyzes the feasibility of advanced analytical approaches or radically different proposed policies.
• Conclusions and recommendations have a major impact on top-level management plans and decisions regarding requirements definition, planning, and acquisition of major upgrades and new system capabilities.
• Defines problems and develops and coordinates study plans.
• Determines source data and sample sizes.
• Plans, designs, and conducts test(s) to obtain data.
• Compiles, organizes, and analyzes large amounts of complex data.
• Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.
• Serves as an expert on modeling and simulation techniques.
• Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
• Performs very complex, difficult studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort.

Requirements Of The Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain SECRET Security clearance
• DoDFM certification Level III
• DAWIA Certification FM Level III
• This is a professional position that demands a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet US OPM qualification requirements for position classified in the job series: 1515.
• Degree: in operation research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operation research, Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Science, or subject-matter course requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in Calculus.