Senior Operations Research Analyst

Saic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Senior Operations Research Analyst to support a U.S. Army Product Office in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on cost estimates development, defense, and analysis to support acquisition decision-making and budgeting for mission-critical Army programs.

Candidates will apply operations research, cost modeling, and Earned Value insights to advise program managers, prepare briefings, and collaborate with PM IFMC and related offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9 years’ experience; 4 additional years may substitute for degree.
• Active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
• ACE-IT cost modeling experience and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience presenting analysis to executive leadership within government/DoD.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior Operations Research Analyst for an Army Product Office.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analyses for assigned programs with technical soundness.
• Forecast system costs, project expenses, and resource needs for funding decisions and reviews.
• Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates using ACE-IT.
• Develop cost-estimation methodologies using datasets and advanced techniques.
• Provide budgetary advice and guide resource allocations for budgeting activities.
• Apply statistical and economic methods to cost analysis and decision support.
• Coordinate with PM IFMC to prepare cost estimates for APBs and milestone reviews.
• Create briefings documenting program financial status, lifecycle costs, and forecasts.
• Review Earned Value Management (EVM) reports and propose actionable recommendations.
• Engage executive leadership with concise, actionable budget insights.

Skills

ACE-IT cost modeling

Microsoft Office Suite

Executive-level presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9 years experience

Tools

ACE-IT

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experiencedSenior Operations Research Analystto support a U.S. Army Product Office in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the development, defense, and analysis of cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to apply their expertise in operations research, cost modeling, and budget analysis to mission-critical Army programs.

The Senior Operations Research Analyst will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Serve as the Senior Operations Research Analyst for an Army Product Office.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for assigned programs, ensuring technical soundness, appropriateness, and accurate results interpretation regarding cost and budget.
• Calculate and forecast system costs, project/program expenses, and resource needs to support decision-making for funding, independent studies, and various management reviews (e.g., milestone reviews, budget evaluations).
• Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates using the Army Cost Estimating Inclusive Tool (ACE-IT).
• Develop cost-estimating methodologies leveraging available datasets and using advanced mathematical, statistical, and economic techniques.
• Plan and develop controls to provide technical analyses, offer budgetary advice, and guide the development and defense of resource allocations and plans related to budgeting activities.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and make recommendations by applying expert-level knowledge of cost analysis methodologies, including statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric techniques, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic evaluation.
• Coordinate with PAE FIRES and PM Integrated Fires Mission Command (PM IFMC) Program Office to prepare cost estimates for Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs) and other milestone review documentation.
• Create briefings and documentation to effectively communicate program financial status, lifecycle costs, and future forecasts.
• Review and analyze Earned Value Management (EVM) reports and provide actionable recommendations to Product Managers derived from the analysis.
• Proactively engage executive-level leadership, providing them with concise and actionable advice to facilitate informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with ACE-IT cost modeling and advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite(e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Demonstrated experience supporting and presenting analysis to executive-level leadership within the government, military, or Department of Defense (DoD).

Desired Skills or Required Certifications:

• Deep familiarity withU.S. Army acquisition processesand experience managing and responding to taskers or actions directly involving higher headquarters.
• Expertise in developing cost estimation methodologies and performing lifecycle cost analysis for complex systems or programs.
• Experience analyzing and presenting Earned Value Management insights for decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise documentation and briefings.
• Proven ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and sound judgment to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a team environment.
• Passion for collaboration, enthusiasm for problem-solving, and excellent interpersonal skills.