Senior Operations Research Analyst

Cintel Inc•Huntsville, AL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Operations Research Analyst will support an Army Product Office responsible for developing and defending cost estimates used in acquisition decision-making. The analyst plans, coordinates, and conducts independent cost analyses for an assigned program, ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of cost and budget results. The role includes calculating and forecasting future costs for systems, projects, programs, and resources to support independent studies, funding decisions, and management reviews. The analyst creates and maintains lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT, develops cost-estimating methodologies using available data sources, and provides technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance to support resource allocations, plans, and budget defense. The analyst applies cost-analysis strategies including mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic analysis. The position coordinates with PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office Estimates on APBs and other milestone-review documentation, prepares documents and briefing charts communicating program cost status and forecasts, and reviews Earned Value Management reports to make recommendations to the Product Manager. The role is based at Redstone Arsenal. The candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area and must hold an active Secret Security Clearance. Cintel describes its technical staff as motivated, self-organized problem solvers who can develop solutions to ill-defined problems, work independently, learn new skills, and collaborate in a team environment.

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 deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal guidance and use personal knowledge, ingenuity, innovation, and experience to complete deliverables.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; enthusiasm and ability to handle varied tasks in a team environment.
Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville area.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

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 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 concerning resource allocations and plans to defend budget activities.
Conduct cost analyses and provide recommendations using mathematical, statistical, parametric and non-parametric, computer modeling, regression, and economic analysis strategies.
Coordinate with PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office Estimates on 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.
Support executive-level leadership and address and complete actions and taskers briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.