Senior Operations Research Analyst

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3)•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

i3 is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office with development and defense of cost estimates for acquisition decision-making. The analyst will conduct independent cost analysis and forecasting, develop and maintain lifecycle cost estimates, advise on budget and resource planning, analyze Earned Value Management reports, and prepare program cost status and forecast materials. The role coordinates with the PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office on APBs and other milestone review documentation. The position requires an active Secret Security Clearance and residence in or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

Requirements

High understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.
ACE-IT cost modeling experience.
Knowledge of U.S. Army acquisition processes.
Experience working and closing actions or taskers briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
History of supporting and engaging executive-level leadership.
Highly organized, flexible, attentive to detail, and able to meet suspense deadlines.
Able to work with minimal guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Resident of Huntsville, Alabama, or willing to relocate to the Huntsville area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.
10 or more years of relevant work experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Senior Operations Research Analyst to an Army Product Office responsible for developing and defending cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis, ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of cost and budget results.
Calculate and forecast future costs of systems, projects, programs, and resources to support independent studies, funding decisions, and management reviews, including milestone and budget 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 expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance on resource allocations and plans to defend budget activities.
Conduct analyses and provide recommendations using cost-analysis strategies, including mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic analysis.
Coordinate with the PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office on APBs and other milestone review documentation.
Create documents and briefing charts communicating current program cost status and forecasts.
Receive and analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to the Product Manager based on the analysis.
Address actions with minimal guidance and complete products using independent knowledge, ingenuity, innovation, and experience.
Work effectively with a variety of tasks in a team environment and meet deadlines.