Senior Operations Research Analyst

RedBeard Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

RedBeard Solutions in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to lead cost estimation efforts for Army product offices. You will develop and defend cost estimates, ensure technical soundness, and provide independent analysis to support acquisition decisions.

The role requires 10+ years of experience with a BA/BS, a Bachelor's degree, active Secret clearance, and strong skills in MS Office and ACE-IT.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with BA/BS.
• Experience supporting and engaging executive leadership.
• Strong MS Office and ACE-IT cost modeling experience.
• Knowledge of US Army acquisition processes.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate.
• Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and defend cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analyses for the program.
• Forecast future costs of systems and programs to support funding decisions.
• Create lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT and develop methodologies.
• Provide expert analyses and guidance on resource allocations for budget defense.
• Communicate status and forecast through briefing charts for milestones.
• Review Earned Value Management reports and advise Product Managers.

Skills

Cost analysis

Earned Value Mgmt

Mathematics

Statistics

Data modeling

Communication

MS Office

ACE-IT

Independent analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACE-IT

MS Office

Job description

Senior Operations Research Analyst

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Mode: Onsite

Travel: None

Number of openings: 1

Experience: 10+ years with BA/BS

Education: Bachelor's degree

Salary: $145k - $175k

Start Date: Early September

Clearance: Active Secret

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.

Candidates 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 Managers 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 communications 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.