Demo

Senior Operations Research Analyst (IFMC)

Mission Driven Research, Inc
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026
In this role, you 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.

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email (hr@missiondrivenresearch.com) or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Salary.com Estimation for Senior Operations Research Analyst (IFMC) in Huntsville, AL
$103,698 to $131,463
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Operations Research Analyst (IFMC)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Operations Research Analyst (IFMC) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$86,813 - $111,311
Income Estimation: 
$93,542 - $122,182
Income Estimation: 
$113,087 - $148,399
Income Estimation: 
$118,038 - $143,791
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Mission Driven Research, Inc

  • Mission Driven Research, Inc Huntsville, AL
  • MDR is seeking a skilled Trajectory Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Mission Driven Research, Inc Huntsville, AL
  • MDR is seeking a skilled Telemetry Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role,... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Mission Driven Research, Inc Huntsville, AL
  • MDR is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to provide engineering oversight for target system payloads and countermeasure development. In this role... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Mission Driven Research, Inc Huntsville, AL
  • MDR is looking for an amazing Senior Signature/Data Analyst to join our team! In this role you will support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in soli... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Operations Research Analyst (IFMC) jobs in the Huntsville, AL area that may be a better fit.

  • Lifecycle Defense Solutions, LLC. Huntsville, AL
  • Candidate will serve as the Sr Operations Research Analyst to an Army Product Office responsible for the development and defense of cost estimates to suppo... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • KODA Technologies Inc. Huntsville, AL
  • Senior Operations Research Analyst Company Overview: KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace® , Great Place to Work® certifi... more
  • 3 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!