Senior Cost & OR Analyst for Army Acquisition

Mission Driven Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. seeks a Sr Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office responsible for cost estimates and defense of budget decisions.

You will plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analyses to ensure technical soundness and accurate interpretation of results. Responsibilities include creating lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT, developing methodologies from data, and briefing executives with clear analyses.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience is desired.
• History of supporting and engaging executive level leadership.
• High understanding of MS Office suite and ACE-IT cost modeling experience is required.
• Knowledge of US Army acquisition processes and experience briefing to higher headquarters.
• The successful candidate will be highly organized, flexible and must demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to meet suspense's.
• Candidate must be able to work with minimum guidance in addressing actions, and then use their own knowledge, ingenuity, innovation and experience to complete the product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication's skills, people skills and enthusiasm are important, as well as the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for the assigned program.
• Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT.
• Develop cost estimating methodologies based on available data sources.
• Provide expert analyses and budgetary guidance on resource allocations and plans.
• Analyze Earned Value Management reports and advise Product Manager.

Skills

MS Office

ACE-IT cost modeling

Cost analysis

Executive communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research

Tools

ACE-IT

Job description

Mission Driven Research, Inc. seeks a Sr Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office responsible for cost estimates and defense of budget decisions.

You will plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analyses to ensure technical soundness and accurate interpretation of results. Responsibilities include creating lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT, developing methodologies from data, and briefing executives with clear analyses.