Senior Operations Research Analyst

Integration Innovation•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office responsible for developing and defending cost estimates used in acquisition decision-making. The analyst will conduct independent cost analysis for an assigned program, ensuring technical appropriateness, analytical soundness, and accurate interpretation of cost and budget results. The position involves forecasting future costs for systems, projects, programs, and resources; supporting independent studies, funding decisions, and management reviews; and creating and maintaining lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT. The analyst will develop cost-estimating methodologies from available data, provide technical analysis and budgetary advice, and support the development and defense of resource allocations and budget activities. The role also coordinates with PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office Estimates on APBs and milestone-review documentation, prepares cost-status and forecast briefings, and analyzes Earned Value Management reports to recommend actions to the Product Manager. The successful candidate is expected to work with minimal guidance, manage actions and suspense dates, and communicate effectively with executive-level leaders. The candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area and must hold an active Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.
10 or more years of relevant work experience is desired.
History of supporting and engaging executive-level leadership.
High understanding of the MS Office suite.
ACE-IT cost-modeling experience is required.
Knowledge of U.S. Army acquisition processes.
Experience working and closing actions/taskers briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
Highly organized and flexible, with attention to detail and the ability to meet suspense dates.
Ability to work with minimal guidance and use knowledge, ingenuity, innovation, and experience to complete products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills.
Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a team environment.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Senior Operations Research Analyst supporting an Army Product Office in developing and defending cost estimates for acquisition decision-making.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for the assigned program, ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of cost and budget results.
Calculate and forecast future costs for systems, projects, programs, and resources to support independent studies, funding decisions, and management reviews.
Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT.
Develop cost-estimating methodologies based on available data sources.
Plan and develop controls and provide technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance for developing and implementing resource allocations and plans to defend budget activities.
Apply cost-analysis strategies, including mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic analysis, and provide recommendations.
Coordinate with PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office Estimates for APBs and other milestone-review documentation.
Create documents and briefing charts that communicate program cost status and forecasts.
Analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to the Product Manager.
Address actions with minimal guidance and complete products using independent judgment and experience.
Manage a variety of tasks in a team environment while meeting suspense dates.