Operations Research Analyst

Naval Supply Systems Command • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

You will serve as an OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST in the Engineering and Product Support Department, Navy Price Fighters Division of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT. Duties You will perform and lead life cycle cost analysis to inform strategic decisions. You will develop cost models, cost estimating processes, cost risk assessment techniques and the collection and analysis of data. You will assess estimates by evaluating technical data, cost estimating methods, and rules and assumptions submitted by agencies, program offices, or contractors. You will lead Program cost estimates and perform cost analysis for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) acquisition categories I through IV, major Weapons Systems, and spares acquisitions programs. You will measure and evaluate operator/system performance and apply statistical and analytical evaluative techniques to acquisition programs. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the execution of complex issues by providing technical guidance, direction, and/or strategies for execution. You will conduct investigations and analyses on various Department of Command level matters and issue advice and recommendations to high-level executives. You will develop and conduct formal and informal training sessions on cost analysis procedures, data analytical evaluation techniques, and policy.

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.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role Data Scientist, 423, proficiency level Advanced, and the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• 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 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: Execution of tasks associated with evaluating cost and/or price proposals submitted by defense contractors, performing business-case analysis, and developing analytical models.
• Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Conducting cost and price analysis; 2) Integrating cost, schedule, and technical considerations to support project planning and execution; 3) Using data from data systems or sampling to apply operations research methods to support decision making; 4) Applying a multidisciplinary approach to complex analytical issues, including demand forecasting, cost analysis, and correlation analysis; 5) Providing support to contractors and other military personnel.
• 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

• Perform and lead life cycle cost analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop cost models, cost estimating processes, cost risk assessment techniques, and the collection and analysis of data.
• Assess estimates by evaluating technical data, cost estimating methods, and rules and assumptions submitted by agencies, program offices, or contractors.
• Lead Program cost estimates and perform cost analysis for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) acquisition categories I through IV, major Weapons Systems, and spares acquisitions programs.
• Measure and evaluate operator/system performance and apply statistical and analytical evaluative techniques to acquisition programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the execution of complex issues by providing technical guidance, direction, and/or strategies for execution.
• Conduct investigations and analyses on various Department of Command level matters and issue advice and recommendations to high-level executives.
• Develop and conduct formal and informal training sessions on cost analysis procedures, data analytical evaluation techniques, and policy.

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree