Operations Research Analyst (Advanced)

MDW Associates•Huntsville, AL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

MDW is seeking an Operations Research Analyst (Advanced) to apply managerial, technical, and business knowledge in support of our Missile Defense customer in Huntsville, Alabama. The Operations Research Analyst will collect, calculate, and analyze data to identify factors affecting costs such as production time, materials, and labor. This role is remote but will require some on-site presence as needed.

Requirements

Directly relevant experience in Cost Estimating, Budget/Financial Management, Systems Engineering, or Data Analytics.
Must have a minimum of 7 years' experience with a bachelor's degree or 6 years' experience with a master's degree.
Demonstrated ability to work within a team to resolve issues and present solutions to senior leadership
Cost Estimating and Modeling experience to include development of cost models and incorporation of cost risk analysis
Preparation of estimates for changes in technical and/or funding baselines
Cost Analysis to include coordination of information with various programs and stakeholders
Cost Data Analysis and Collection
Affordability Analysis
Established knowledge of Excel and MS Office product slate
Must have a minimum of bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience OR a master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or Business Analytics and 6 years' experience
Candidates for this position must possess or be eligible to obtain a DOD Secret clearance (or higher)

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of MS Office with demonstrated experience in Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and queries
Working knowledge ACEIT, @Risk, Crystal Ball or other similar parametric and cost risk tools
Membership and certification in International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA)
Knowledge of planning, formulating and applying DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions
Must Work independently and conduct strategic high-level coordination activities
Must be a self-starter able to support multiple complex projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Advanced level analysis relative to cost estimating/analysis, operations research, mathematics, economics, engineering, science, or business fields
Possess substantial expertise to accomplish cost analysis, apply costing methods, research cost analysis models, perform schedule analysis, and conduct quality reviews and estimates of existing or future complex weapon systems
Perform independent analyst work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques
Analyze management problems and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems
Lead, plan, formulate, and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions
Work independently and lead teams in solving problems
Provide daily supervision and direction to support teams and junior analysts