Sr. Operations Research/Cost Analyst

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues with over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth. SPA works with the Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) and its Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) to provide technical, programmatic and analytical support to clients in national security. We have an immediate need for a Sr. Operations Research/Cost Analyst to provide hybrid support out of the DC/Northern VA area. Responsibilities The Sr. Operations Research/Cost Analyst will be responsible for applying broad mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques to formulate, test, and evaluate new cost estimating and analysis theories. The role includes data collection and analysis, data normalization, learning curve analysis, pareto analysis, risk analysis, sensitivity studies, database maintenance, and complex modeling. The analyst will participate in technical working groups with engineering, budget, schedule, and acquisition functional team members, provide effective verbal and written correspondence, and manage client relationships and expectations. Qualifications Required: US citizenship and ability to obtain CBP Background Investigation Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or other sciences. 10+ years of experience with Federal acquisition systems lifecycle cost analysis, to include ships, aircraft, IT systems, facilities, and/or security systems. 5+ years of experience providing estimation support to ACAT 1 programs or Major DHS acquisition programs. Desired: Experience producing cost estimating data and artifacts in support of complex studies examining trade-offs between competing capabilities and various courses of action including formulating constructs for return on investment (ROI) and metrics used to evaluate system trade-offs and best value option. Experience with one or more parametric and/or automated costing tools such as ACEIT. Active CBP Background Investigation or DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance. Professional cost analysis certification. Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Science (Physics or Chemistry only), or Mathematics. Benefits & Compensation At SPA, we provide a total compensation package that includes competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a range of benefits such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time off. Pay Transparency Salary range: $135k–$175k (Washington, DC). #J-18808-Ljbffr Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.