SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

US Naval Systems Management Activity; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Systems Management Activity is seeking a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst to lead complex research projects, develop cost estimates, and integrate cross-functional data to inform decision-making. The role requires presenting findings to Flag Officers and senior officials, ensuring policy compliance, and coordinating with program offices and contractors.

The position emphasizes applying advanced analytical methods and guiding a team of analysts to deliver data-driven

Qualifications

• 1) Leading complex operations research and cost-analysis projects involving ambiguous, high-impact acquisition, readiness, logistics, or resource issues.
• 2) Applying advanced mathematical, statistical, economic, and operations research methods to develop life-cycle cost estimates, assess affordability and risk, and analyze earned value management data.
• 3) Developing, modifying, and applying analytical methodologies, models, simulations, optimization techniques, and evaluation criteria for problems lacking established solutions.
• 4) Integrating technical, cost, schedule, and performance data to identify root causes, assess alternatives and tradeoffs, and recommend data-driven solutions.
• 5) Directing and reviewing professional analytical work; assigning priorities, providing technical oversight, evaluating performance, and ensuring quality and policy compliance.
• 6) Coordinating analytical efforts with program offices, Department of War organizations, contractors, and other stakeholders to address program and enterprise impacts.
• 7) Presenting and defending complex analyses, conclusions, and recommendations to Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service officials, and other senior stakeholders.

Skills

Operations Research

Cost Analysis

Data Analysis

Modeling & Simulation

Leadership Presentations

Stakeholder Coordination

Job description

You will serve as a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst within NAVAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY.

This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Operations Research Analyst experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• 1) Leading complex operations research and cost-analysis projects involving ambiguous, high-impact acquisition, readiness, logistics, or resource issues.
• 2) Applying advanced mathematical, statistical, economic, and operations research methods to develop life-cycle cost estimates, assess affordability and risk, and analyze earned value management data.
• 3) Developing, modifying, and applying analytical methodologies, models, simulations, optimization techniques, and evaluation criteria for problems lacking established solutions.
• 4) Integrating technical, cost, schedule, and performance data to identify root causes, assess alternatives and tradeoffs, and recommend data-driven solutions.
• 5) Directing and reviewing professional analytical work; assigning priorities, providing technical oversight, evaluating performance, and ensuring quality and policy compliance.
• 6) Coordinating analytical efforts with program offices, Department of War organizations, contractors, and other stakeholders to address program and enterprise impacts.

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7) Presenting and defending complex analyses, conclusions, and recommendations to Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service officials, and other senior stakeholders.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series