Strategic Operations Research Analyst

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks a qualified analyst to perform data analysis on program costs and migration schedules, develop cost estimates and rate models, and support resource allocation decisions. The role requires applying operations research and financial methods to forecast outcomes and improve decision making.

The successful candidate will collaborate with DISA OCFO and other divisions to ensure alignment with strategic financial objectives, while developing dynamic

Qualifications

• Degree in operations research or 24 semester hours in math/statistics with calculus courses
• GS-14 requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13
• Experience with quantitative/financial analysis and cost estimating/m Modeling
• Proficiency with analytic tools and programming languages for advanced data analytics

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: analyze program costs and migration schedules to identify patterns and insights
• Modeling: develop cost estimate sources, methods, controls and projections
• Problem Solving: apply analytical methods to support program resource allocation
• Strategy and Planning: collaborate across DISA divisions to align on budget and financial goals
• Rate Development: develop cost recovery models and propose rates for services

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial analysis

Cost estimating

Modeling

Data analytics tools

Education

Operations research degree

Calculus coursework

Tools

ACEIT

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

R Studio

Python

Job description

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks a qualified analyst to perform data analysis on program costs and migration schedules, develop cost estimates and rate models, and support resource allocation decisions. The role requires applying operations research and financial methods to forecast outcomes and improve decision making.

The successful candidate will collaborate with DISA OCFO and other divisions to ensure alignment with strategic financial objectives, while developing dynamic