Senior Defense Cost Analyst - Operations Research

Aviation & Missile Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation & Missile Solutions in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office by developing and defending cost estimates for acquisition decisions. The role focuses on independent cost analysis, lifecycle costing, and ACE-IT methodologies to ensure technical soundness.

You will work with earned value data, forecast future costs, and provide budgetary guidance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong MS Office and ACE-IT skills, and a US

Qualifications

• 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 working and closing actions/taskers that are briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
• Candidate must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for the assigned program ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of results with regard to cost and budget.
• Perform the calculation and forecasting of the future costs of systems, projects/programs, resources, to support independent studies, funding decisions, and various management reviews (e.g., milestone reviews, budget reviews).
• Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT. Develop cost estimating methodologies based on available data sources.
• Perform the planning and development of controls and provide expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance regarding the development and implementation of resource allocations and plans in order to defend budget activities.
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations by applying expert knowledge of a broad range of cost analysis strategies to include mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic analysis.
• Coordinate with the PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office Estimates for APBs and other milestone review documentation.
• Create documents and briefing charts that communicate current status and forecast on program with regard to cost. Receive and analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to Product Manager based on analysis.

Skills

MS Office

Cost analysis

Executive leadership engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Operations Research

Tools

ACE-IT cost modeling

Job description

Aviation & Missile Solutions in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office by developing and defending cost estimates for acquisition decisions. The role focuses on independent cost analysis, lifecycle costing, and ACE-IT methodologies to ensure technical soundness.

You will work with earned value data, forecast future costs, and provide budgetary guidance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong MS Office and ACE-IT skills, and a US