What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Operations Research Analyst position at Lifecycle Defense Solutions, LLC.?
Candidate will serve as the Sr 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.
A bachelors degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.
-10 years of relevant work experience is desired.
-History of supporting and engaging executive level leadership.
-High understanding of MS Office suite and ACE-IT cost modeling experience is required.
-Knowledge of US Army acquisition processes and experience working and closing
actions/taskers that are briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
-The successful candidate will be highly organized, flexible and must demonstrate attention to
detail and the ability to meet suspense’s.
-Candidate must be 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.
-Candidate must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville,
Alabama area.
-Position requires a Secret Security Clearance.