Senior Operations Research Analyst

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, LLC. (AMS) is seeking a talented Research Analyst join our diverse team, in Huntsville, AL., to create unique solutions for complex problems. AMS provides responsive, cost-effective engineering and scientific solutions ranging from air and missile defense technologies, command and control, radar systems, seekers, modeling & simulation, and prototype hardware development and testing. 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.

Job duties will include:

• 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.

Experience and Skills

Basic 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.

Other Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.
• 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.

Security Requirements

• Candidate must be a US only citizen.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.