Sr Operations Research Analyst

Our Company•Redstone Arsenal, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Signalink, Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support Army programs at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. The analyst will support an Army Product Office responsible for developing and defending cost estimates for acquisition decisions. The role includes conducting independent cost analysis, forecasting future system, project, program, and resource costs, and supporting independent studies, funding decisions, and management reviews. The analyst will create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT, develop cost-estimating methodologies, and provide technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance concerning resource allocation and budget defense. The position also involves applying quantitative and economic analysis methods, coordinating estimates and milestone documentation with PAE FIRES and PM IFMC, preparing cost-status and forecast documents and briefing charts, and analyzing Earned Value Management reports to make recommendations to the Product Manager. The candidate must hold a Secret security clearance and reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

Requirements

A Secret security clearance is required.
Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville area.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, people skills, and enthusiasm.
Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a team environment.
Highly organized and flexible, with attention to detail and the ability to meet suspense deadlines.
High understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.
ACE-IT cost-modeling experience is required.
Experience supporting and engaging executive-level leadership and working with U.S. Army acquisition processes.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.
10 or more years of relevant work experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analyses 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, 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 technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance on developing and implementing 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 PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office Estimates for APBs and other milestone-review documentation.
Create documents and briefing charts communicating program cost status and forecasts.
Receive and analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to the Product Manager.
Address actions with minimum guidance and complete products using independent knowledge, ingenuity, innovation, and experience.
Support and engage executive-level leadership and work on actions and taskers briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.