Senior Operations Research Analyst

i3; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term financial security

Higher job satisfaction

Greater job security

Personal and professional growth

Great company culture

Excellent insurance coverage

Job summary

i3 is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to join our Huntsville team. You will lead cost analyses for an Army product office, develop lifecycle cost estimates, and forecast future costs for decision-making.

Your role includes modeling costs, applying statistical methods, and briefing executives on budgets and allocations. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience, strong MS Office and ACE-IT skills, and proven ability to work with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is required or desired.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience is desired.
• Experience engaging executive level leadership and briefing higher HQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost analyses for Army product office supporting acquisition decisions.
• Develop lifecycle cost estimates and forecasting models.
• Prepare briefing charts and reports communicating status and forecasts.

Skills

Cost analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

ACE-IT

Job description

Overview I3 is searching for a Senior Operations Research Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 a Secret Security Clearance.

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

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