Interdisciplinary Industrial Engineer/Operations Research Analyst

Naval Air Systems Command • Patuxent River, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a INTERDISCIPLINARY INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST in the SYSTEMS ACQUISITION GROUP, COST & SCHEDULE ANALYSIS DEPT of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. You will provide necessary technical leadership, oversight and support for the ACEA products. You will direct and lead the day-to-day operations of the team and perform analytical duties as required. You will ensure analysis, techniques, products, and services are accurate and consistent with CSA policy and services to include cost estimating, acquisition reporting, cost and software data reporting, and major contract negotiation support. You will work with the customer to define the purpose, scope, schedule, and priority of the requested cost analysis. You will coordinate efforts with the appropriate technical or programmatic experts to ensure a complete and quality product. You will mentor, guide and ensure proper training for your team members. You will coordinate reviews of all CSA products with the cognizant Cost Department leadership depending on the level of review required for the specific cost products. You will contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation for the ACEA Division. You will communicate and collaborate with the other CSA division team leads.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes
• Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: 1) Applying knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods of acquisition cost estimating, modeling, and analysis for air weapons systems/subsystems; 2) Providing overall technical direction and leadership to cost estimating teams; 3) Communicating acquisition cost estimating and analysis end product briefs at various leadership levels
• Successful completion of a professional engineering degree accredited by ABET, or equivalent education/experience
• Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration
• Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering
• Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance
• Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.

Nice To Haves

• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary technical leadership, oversight and support for the ACEA products
• Direct and lead the day-to-day operations of the team and perform analytical duties as required
• Ensure analysis, techniques, products, and services are accurate and consistent with CSA policy and services to include cost estimating, acquisition reporting, cost and software data reporting, and major contract negotiation support
• Work with the customer to define the purpose, scope, schedule, and priority of the requested cost analysis
• Coordinate efforts with the appropriate technical or programmatic experts to ensure a complete and quality product
• Mentor, guide and ensure proper training for your team members
• Coordinate reviews of all CSA products with the cognizant Cost Department leadership depending on the level of review required for the specific cost products
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation for the ACEA Division
• Communicate and collaborate with the other CSA division team leads

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level