Senior Operations Research Analyst

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office in Huntsville, Alabama. The role develops and defends cost estimates for acquisition decision-making and performs independent cost analysis to ensure technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of cost and budget results. The analyst forecasts future system, project, program, and resource costs to support independent studies, funding decisions, and management reviews. The position also develops and maintains lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT, advises on resource allocations and budget plans, and communicates program cost status and forecasts through documents and briefing charts. The analyst applies quantitative and economic methods to cost analysis and coordinates with the PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office on APBs and other milestone review documentation. The role includes analyzing Earned Value Management reports and recommending actions to the Product Manager. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and maintain it, and reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville area.

Requirements

10–12 years of relevant work experience is desired.
History of supporting and engaging executive-level leadership.
Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite and ACE-IT cost modeling experience are required.
Knowledge of U.S. Army acquisition processes and experience working and closing actions/taskers briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
Highly organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
Able to work with minimal guidance and use independent knowledge, ingenuity, innovation, and experience to complete work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; able to handle varied tasks in a team environment.
Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville area.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and be able to maintain it during employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.

Responsibilities

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 of 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 expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance regarding 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.
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.
Address actions with minimal guidance and complete products using independent judgment and experience.