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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/SENIOR COST ESTIMATOR, NH-1515-04 to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), F-35 Joint Program Office, Arlington, VA or Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Position location: Arlington, VA or Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, negotiated at selection
Salary Range for Arlington, VA: $139,395 - $181,216
Salary Range for Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: $126,717 - $164,735
Telework eligible position
PCS is authorized
Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorizedQualifications:
In this position you will serve as an Operations Research Analyst/Senior Cost Estimator within an ACAT I Joint Program overseeing US Air Force, US Navy, US Marine Corps, and multiple International Partner requirements.
Duties for this position typically include:
Serves as a Senior Cost Estimator with a particular focus on Sustainment Cost (Operating & Support (O&S) and Production Support (IPS/ILS))
Works with designated IPTs and/or Program Management Office(s) to understand their program requirements, develop data sources, and deliver cost estimates, cost models, and formal documentation necessary to ensure sound estimates and analysis inform program management decisions
Supports multiple US Services’ and International Partner Budget/POM processes through annual estimate updates, recurring cost estimate drills, data requests, etc.
Leads a small and diverse team of cost analysts; ensures sound estimating methodologies, quality inputs, and reasonable estimate results inform Sustainment Cost products for various customers and stakeholders across the F-35 Joint Program Office
Requirements of the position:
Must possess recent relevant ACAT I program cost estimating experience, with a preference for Sustainment cost estimating experience
U.S. Citizenship
Obtain & maintain SECRET Security clearance
DoDFM certification Level 3 (not required at time of hire, but must be obtained within 2-years or appropriate time extension waiver granted)
DAWIA Certification BUS-Cost Estimating Advanced (not required at time of hire, but must be obtained within 2-years or appropriate time extension waiver granted)
This is a professional position that demands a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet US OPM qualification requirements for position classified in the job series: 1515.Degree: in operation research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operation research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter course requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.