Senior Operations Research Analyst

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location. Candidate will serve as the Senior Operations Research Analyst to an Army Product Office responsible for the development and defense of cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making. Candidate will plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for the assigned program ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of results with regard to cost and budget. Perform the calculation and forecasting of the future costs of systems, projects/programs, resources, to support independent studies, funding decisions, and various management reviews (e.g., milestone reviews, budget reviews). Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT. Develop cost estimating methodologies based on available data sources. Perform the planning and development of controls and provide expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance regarding the development and implementation of resource allocations and plans in order to defend budget activities. Conduct analysis and provide recommendations by applying expert knowledge of a broad range of cost analysis strategies to include 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 Estimates for APBs and other milestone review documentation. Create documents and briefing charts that communicate current status and forecast on program with regard to cost. Receive and analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to Product Manager based on analysis.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant work experience
History of supporting and engaging executive level leadership.
High understanding of MS Office suite
ACE-IT cost modeling experience is required.
Knowledge of US Army acquisition processes
Experience working and closing actions/taskers that are briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
Highly organized, flexible and must demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to meet suspense’s.
Able to work with minimum guidance in addressing actions, and then use their own knowledge, ingenuity, innovation and experience to complete the product.
Excellent written and verbal communication’s skills, people skills and enthusiasm are important, as well as the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a team environment.
Must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Nice To Haves

Mathematics, Statistics, or Operations Research degree is desired

Responsibilities

Serve as the Senior Operations Research Analyst to an Army Product Office responsible for the development and defense of cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for the assigned program ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of results with regard to cost and budget.
Perform the calculation and forecasting of the future costs of systems, projects/programs, resources, to support independent studies, funding decisions, and various management reviews.
Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT.
Develop cost estimating methodologies based on available data sources.
Perform the planning and development of controls and provide expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance regarding the development and implementation of resource allocations and plans in order to defend budget activities.
Conduct analysis and provide recommendations by applying expert knowledge of a broad range of cost analysis strategies to include 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 Estimates for APBs and other milestone review documentation.
Create documents and briefing charts that communicate current status and forecast on program with regard to cost.
Receive and analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to Product Manager based on analysis.