What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Research Analyst (Cost Estimating – Subject Matter Expert) 25-0009 position at Vali Incorporated?
Job Title: Operations Research Analyst (Cost Estimating - Subject Matter Expert)
Job Duties:
• Recognized expert in cost estimating, operations research, mathematics, economics, engineering, science, or business fields
• Possess extensive expertise to accomplish cost analysis, apply costing methods, research cost analysis models, perform schedule analysis, and conduct quality reviews and estimates of existing or future complex weapon systems
• Perform professional and scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques
• Analyze management problems and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems
• Lead, plan, formulate, and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions
• Work independently, conduct strategic high-level coordination activities, and lead teams in solving problems
• Specialized related extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the analysis field
• Provide daily supervision and direction to support teams and junior analysts
Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or Business Analytics and 18 years experience (Master's Degree or higher with 17 years experience)
• Experience: Cost Estimating, Budget/Financial Management, Systems Engineering, or Data Analytics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptionally strong analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Desired Requirements:
• Strong knowledge of MS Office with demonstrated experience in Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and queries
• Working knowledge ACEIT, @Risk, Crystal Ball or other similar parametric and cost risk tools
• Membership and certification in International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA)
• Knowledge of planning, formulating and applying DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions
• Must Work independently and conduct strategic high-level coordination activities
• Must be a self-starter able to support multiple complex projects simultaneously
Vali Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
