Senior Operations Research Analyst

Integration Innovation, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Integration Innovation, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office responsible for cost estimates to aid acquisition decisions.

The role requires independent cost analysis, methodological rigor, and effective communication with leadership. The candidate will develop lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT, apply advanced cost analysis techniques, review Earned Value Management data, and provide budgetary guidance to defend program costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Residential or willingness to relocate to Huntsville, Alabama.

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 data sources.
• Analyze Earned Value Management reports and advise the Product Manager.
• Provide budgetary guidance and defend budget activities through analysis.

Skills

ACE-IT cost modeling

Earned Value Management

Cost analysis

Mathematics

Statistical analysis

Parametric analysis

Non-parametric analysis

Computer modeling

Regression analysis

Economic analysis

MS Office

Executive communication

Education

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

Tools

ACE-IT software

Job description

i3 is searching for a Senior Operations Research Analyst to join our team.

• Candidate will serve as the Sr Operations Research Analyst to an Army Product Office responsible for the development and defense of cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making.
• Candidate will 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.
• A bachelors 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 working and closing actions/taskers that are briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
• 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.
• Candidate must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
• Position requires an active Secret Security Clearance.

Founded in 2007, Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional offices in Orlando, FL, and the National Capital Region. We are a 100% team member-owned mid-tier integrator with over 800 employee-owners, and our culture speaks for itself we've earned ten Best Places to Work awards, driven by strong employee engagement, transparent leadership, and a genuine commitment to communication.

i3 team members operate at the leading edge of national defense across a broad range of technical disciplines, from systems and software engineering to modeling, simulation, and training solutions to cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise IT. We also take products from prototype through production, bringing that same engineering rigor to manufacturing and delivering hardware at scale. For candidates, that means a rare opportunity the innovation and mission focus of an engineering services company paired with the hands-on impact of building and delivering real solutions that benefit the Warfighter, all inside an employee-owned company where your contributions directly shape both the mission and your ownership stake in the business.