Operations Research Analyst

Operations Research AnalystFor the NH-02 salary ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $42,423 to $101,110 For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $46,610 to $111,087 For the NH-03 salary ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102 For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $102,415 to $158,322 As an Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-2/3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:Develop, update, maintain, and document credible, accurate, and comprehensive Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)Participate as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) or program office to generate cost-related products in support of acquisition milestones, contract actions, budgets, trades and other key program decision points to execute the organization's missionSupport cost trade analyses (e.g. what-if drills, business case analysis, cost benefit analysis, economic analysis, cost as an independent variable, architecture trades, design to cost, and analysis of alternatives)Perform analysis to help leadership make informative decisions concerning cost, budget, and schedule over the lifecycle of acquisition programsProvide cost estimating and analysis products and instructions in support of Request for Proposal (RFP) actions through post-contract award activities. Participate in source selections/proposal evaluations to evaluate risk, reasonableness, and realismDevelop standardized, product-oriented Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Element Structures (CES), data collection plans, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and cost reporting award fee criteriaAssist in the development and review of Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs)Collect, review, analyze, document, and store cost data and related program, schedule, and technical data in organization's database and library, including Contract Performance Reports and Cost & Software Data ReportsDevelop, apply, and document appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies, utilizing techniques such as linear and non-linear regression to determine cost estimating relationships(CERs)Develop, update, and maintain cost models capable of providing timely, credible, accurate, comprehensive, and documented program life cycle cost estimatesGenerate alternative methodologies and cross-checks to validate primary cost estimateConduct sensitivity, risk, and uncertainty analysisDocument cost estimates including the requirements, steps, data sources, assumptions, methodologies, risk and uncertainty analysis, sensitivity analysis, and outputs to allow for full understanding and replication of the cost estimatePrepare, review, and present cost estimates, cost analysis, cost studies, excursions, recommendations, and briefings to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership and stakeholdersDevelop, update, and maintain a Joint Cost Model with the Lead Service(s) to support the MDA transition of systemsConduct quality assurance reviews of cost estimates to ensure they are credible, accurate, comprehensive, and documentedGenerate the cost estimates presented in resource baselinesSupport Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and reconcile Earned Value Management (EVM) Estimates at Completion (EAC) with IGCEs.Support and/or respond to external requests for information related to MDA cost estimates through oral and written communication with supporting data products.The overall responsibilities of the NH-02 position are substantially the same as the full performance duties (covered above) with the following exception: The incumbent works under closer supervision and works in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the incumbent to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform duties in at the full-performance level.