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Operations Research Analyst
Missile Defense Agency · Posted 11 days ago
Hybrid Redstone Arsenal, AL $131K – $197K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Operations Research INFJINTJINTP Operations
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Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $130,987 to $197,200 For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $143,913 to $197,200
What You'll Do
- →This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
- →The incumbent will be responsible for serving as an Operations Research Analyst, and/or non-supervisory Cost Manager, in the Cost Estimating Directorate, providing a full range of cost estimating and analysis services for MDA program elements (matrixed) and MDA Cost Core (non-matrixed).
- →This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
- →As an Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the principal cost estimating expert for the program/team, providing authoritative guidance and analysis to program/organization leadership.
- →Lead, develop, document, update, and deliver life-cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and cost analysis to inform decision-making, program planning, resource allocation, and acquisition/contract efforts for MDA programs and initiatives.
- →Ensure cost estimates and analysis comply with Department and MDA directives, standards, templates, and procedures for preparing, documenting, and presenting reliable cost estimates.
- →Lead and ensure the uniform collection and reporting of cost, technical, and programmatic data across programs and contracts, consistent with statutory requirements.
- →Lead research efforts to advance cost and schedule estimating methodologies for the organization/program/team, addressing issues unique to complex missile defense technologies and rapid acquisition.
- →Lead, develop, apply, and document appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies, utilizing techniques such as linear and non-linear regression to determine cost estimating relationships (CERs).
- →Lead, prepare, document, and present cost estimates, cost analysis, cost studies, excursions, and recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
- →Lead, support, and review Congressional Request for Information (RFI) responses and statutory and oversight requirements including GAO audits.
- →Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- ✓Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Personality Fit
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